Auto-da-fe in Valladolid, 1558 1701 - 1703

Coenraet Decker's etching, "Auto-da-fe in Valladolid, 1558," depicts a scene of the Spanish Inquisition in Valladolid, Spain. The print showcases a large crowd gathered for the public burning of suspected heretics, a horrifying practice that marked a dark period in European history. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a stark and graphic reminder of the brutality of religious persecution. The detailed depiction of the event serves as a poignant historical document, capturing the atmosphere and rituals surrounding this tragic act.