Wreedheden jegens de Ierse protestanten, 1642 1641 - 1642

"Wreedheden jegens de Ierse protestanten, 1642" is a 17th-century engraving that depicts the brutal massacre of Irish Protestants during the Irish Rebellion of 1641. The anonymous artist captures the horrific violence in a series of 12 scenes, highlighting the suffering and desperation of the victims. Created in the Dutch Republic, the artwork was likely intended to garner sympathy for the Protestant cause and expose the atrocities of the rebellion. The detailed and graphic depiction of the killings serves as a powerful reminder of the brutality of the conflict and the lasting impact it had on Irish history.