Gy, Kind'ren, die uw oog op deeze prenten slaat, / Merk hoe 't opregt geloof haar ieveraars ziet lyden (...) 1757 - 1787

This 18th-century print titled "Gy, Kind'ren, die uw Oog op deeze Prenten slaat, / Merk hoe 't opregt geloof haar ieveraars ziet lyden (...)" by the Erven de Weduwe Jacobus van Egmont depicts a series of scenes illustrating the persecution of Protestants in 16th-century Europe. The detailed engravings showcase the various forms of torture and execution employed against those who defied the Catholic Church. The print’s message highlights the resilience and suffering of early Protestants, emphasizing their unwavering faith in the face of persecution. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a powerful historical document capturing a turbulent period of religious conflict.