Vertrek van Alva uit Amsterdam, 1573 1780 - 1782

"Vertrek van Alva uit Amsterdam, 1573" is an etching by Barent de Bakker, completed between 1780 and 1782. The piece depicts the departure of the Duke of Alva from Amsterdam in 1573, a pivotal moment in Dutch history. Alva's brutal rule sparked the Eighty Years' War for Dutch independence. The print captures the moment of his departure, showing a carriage pulled by horses with a figure seated inside. It’s an historical artwork that is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.