Zelfopoffering van predikant Hambroeck op Formosa, 1662 1837

This 1837 lithograph by Carel Christiaan Antony Last depicts the self-sacrifice of Reverend Hambroeck in Formosa, 1662. The artwork shows a dramatic scene where the missionary, Hambroeck, is surrounded by a crowd as he is killed for his religious beliefs. The print captures the intensity of the moment with a focus on the figures' expressions, their gestures, and the light which illuminates the scene. The artwork, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides insight into the 17th-century missionary work in Formosa and the perils faced by those seeking to spread their faith.