Spaanse Furie: inwoners vluchten in de Schelde, 1576 c. 1576 - 1579

"Spaanse Furie: Inwoners Vluchten in de Schelde, 1576" is a 16th-century engraving by Frans Hogenberg, depicting the aftermath of the Spanish Fury, a brutal sack of Antwerp in 1576. The print shows panicked citizens fleeing the city, jumping into the Scheldt River to escape the Spanish soldiers. This artwork is a powerful and poignant example of the graphic style used in 16th-century engravings, conveying the horror of the event with stark detail. Hogenberg's work serves as a valuable historical document, capturing a pivotal moment in the Dutch Revolt. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.