Het Buskruitverraad, 1605 by Frans Hogenberg

Het Buskruitverraad, 1605 1606 - 1608

aged paper

toned paper

pen sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Het Buskruitverraad, 1605" (1606-1608) by Frans Hogenberg is a detailed engraving depicting the Gunpowder Plot, a failed attempt to assassinate King James I of England. The image features multiple scenes, including portraits of the conspirators, their execution, and the aftermath. This historical artwork captures the drama of the event, serving as a visual record of the Gunpowder Plot and its consequences, making it an important artifact for understanding this significant moment in English history.