Moord op de markt te Maastricht, 1576 c. 1576 - 1579

"Moord op de markt te Maastricht, 1576" is an etching by Frans Hogenberg depicting the massacre of civilians in the marketplace of Maastricht by Spanish troops in 1576. This detailed, small-scale print from Hogenberg's "The Mirror of the Troubles of the Low Countries", captures the brutal reality of the conflict. This visual narrative offers a powerful and chilling portrayal of the Spanish Fury, a pivotal moment in the Dutch Revolt. The etching is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its historical significance.