Deventer verraden door Stanley, 1587 1782 - 1784

"Deventer Verraden door Stanley, 1587" is an etching by Simon Fokke, a Dutch artist, created between 1782 and 1784, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This artwork depicts a historical event: the betrayal of the city of Deventer in 1587 by the English soldier Thomas Stanley. The etching shows Stanley on horseback, surrounded by soldiers and townspeople, highlighting the dramatic moment of the city's surrender. The artwork is a fine example of historical etching, conveying a specific moment in time through detailed depiction of figures and buildings.