Jean de Poltrot gevierendeeld, 1563 1570

"Jean de Poltrot gevierendeeld, 1563" is a 1570 etching by Jean Perrissin, a renowned French artist of the 16th and 17th centuries. The artwork depicts the execution of Jean de Poltrot, a French soldier who assassinated the Duke of Guise in 1563. The detailed etching captures the dramatic moment of Poltrot's execution, showcasing a crowd of onlookers and a group of horses pulling a carriage with a gallows. The use of fine lines and shading effectively conveys the tension and solemnity of the scene.