Franse Furie te Antwerpen, 1583 1853 - 1855

"Franse Furie te Antwerpen, 1583" is a historical print depicting the "Spanish Fury," a brutal sacking of Antwerp in 1583 by Spanish troops. Created by Dutch artist Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben between 1853-1855, the scene is a dramatic depiction of violence, with soldiers attacking civilians in a crowded street. The print, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, captures the chaos of the event and highlights the brutality of the Spanish Fury, reminding viewers of this dark chapter in European history.