Aanbieding van het Smeekschrift van de edelen, 1566 c. 1568 - 1572

Frans Hogenberg's "Aanbieding van het Smeekschrift van de edelen" is a detailed engraving depicting a significant historical event: the presentation of a petition to the regent of the Netherlands, Margaret of Parma, by a group of Protestant noblemen in 1566. The artwork is a powerful visual representation of the religious conflict and political unrest that marked the early years of the Dutch Revolt. Hogenberg's careful depiction of the event, with its meticulous details and dramatic composition, provides a glimpse into the anxieties and tensions of this turbulent period. This engraving is a key piece in understanding the origins of Dutch independence.