Soldaat toont een hoofd aan het volk 1596

Theodor de Bry's engraving "Soldaat toont een hoofd aan het volk" (1596) depicts a soldier presenting a severed head to a crowd of terrified citizens. The scene is set in an urban environment with classical architecture, suggesting a Roman setting. The engraving is likely a depiction of a historical event or a scene from a literary work, echoing the visual style of Renaissance prints. The dramatic composition and intricate detail of the figures and setting contribute to a heightened sense of realism and intrigue.