Beeldenstorm, 1566 1783 - 1795

"Beeldenstorm in de Oude Kerk te Amsterdam" (Iconoclasm in the Old Church of Amsterdam) is an etching by Reinier Vinkeles, a Dutch artist active between 1783 and 1795. The artwork depicts the destruction of religious images during the Beeldenstorm, a violent Protestant uprising in the Netherlands in 1566. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a visual record of this pivotal historical event, capturing the chaos and fervor of the moment. The detailed etching showcases the interior of a church, with figures engaged in the destruction of religious imagery while a crucifix stands atop a pillar in the background.