Spanjaarden beschieten inwoners van West-Indië 1700

"Spanjaarden beschieten inwoners van West-Indië" (Spaniards Shoot Inhabitants of the West Indies) is an etching by Jan Lamsvelt, created in 1700, which depicts a scene of violence against indigenous people. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the brutality of the Spanish conquest, illustrating the suffering inflicted upon the West Indies population. The graphic imagery highlights the power dynamics and the devastating consequences of colonialism in the Americas, offering a stark visual commentary on the historical events of the time.