Oproer bij de veroordeling van Cornelis Halewijn en Herman Jansz. te Antwerpen in 1559 1652 - 1659

Dutch Golden Age painter Jacob van der Ulft's "Oproer bij de veroordeling van Cornelis Halewijn en Herman Jansz. te Antwerpen in 1559" depicts a tumultuous scene of public unrest in Antwerp in 1559. This detailed watercolor, created between 1652 and 1659, captures the fervent energy of the moment with its vivid depiction of a crowd surging forward amidst a backdrop of tall, imposing buildings. The scene highlights the historical event of the sentencing of Cornelis Halewijn and Herman Jansz., figures likely condemned for their actions against the Spanish regime, offering a glimpse into the political turmoil of 16th-century Antwerp.