De doodskist van Ledenberg aan de galg, 1619 1619 - 1699

This anonymous engraving depicts a coffin hanging from a gallows, a grim reminder of the fate of Gielis van Ledenberch, secretary of the States of Utrecht. The image is a detailed depiction of the execution, likely created in the late 17th century. The artist uses simple lines and shading to capture the scene's stark reality, highlighting the cruelty of the punishment and the finality of death. The inscription below the image identifies the subject and adds historical context to the scene, making this a valuable historical document as well as an artistic piece.