Voorstelling uit de geschiedenis van Hendrik VIII 1796

"Voorstelling uit de geschiedenis van Hendrik VIII" (Representation from the History of Henry VIII) is a 1796 engraving by Christian Gottlieb Geyser, part of a series depicting scenes from the life of King Henry VIII of England. This particular print shows the execution of Sir Thomas More, a prominent figure in English history and a Catholic martyr, with the King, his guards and other figures standing by. This detailed engraving, measuring 109 mm by 62 mm, is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The engraving's stark depiction of the execution, with the inscription referencing the event, offers a glimpse into the historical context of King Henry VIII's reign.