La Motte-Gondrin opgehangen te Valenciennes, 1562 1565 - 1573

"La Motte-Gondrin opgehangen te Valenciennes, 1562" is a 16th-century engraving by Frans Hogenberg, depicting the execution of French nobleman François de La Motte-Gondrin in Valenciennes. The detailed scene showcases a man hanging from a building, with soldiers surrounding the execution site. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a historical document of the period and highlights Hogenberg's skills in capturing the brutality of war. This engraving, along with others in Hogenberg's series, provides insight into the political and social climate of the time.