Onthoofding van achttien edelen, waaronder de twee gebroeders van Batenburg, 1568 1568 - 1599

This anonymous engraving from the 16th century depicts a gruesome scene of the beheading of eighteen nobles in the Netherlands, including the two Batenburg brothers. The print, titled "Onthoofding van achttien edelen, waaronder de twee gebroeders van Batenburg, 1568," provides a chilling glimpse into the brutal realities of the Dutch Revolt, a period marked by religious persecution and political upheaval. The detailed depiction of the execution site and the solemn figures underscores the severity of the event and the artist's intent to document this pivotal moment in Dutch history.