Executie van Salcedo die samen met Francesco Baza de prins van Oranje en de hertog van Anjou wilde vermoorden, 1582 1613 - 1615

This anonymous engraving from the Rijksmuseum depicts the execution of Nicolas de Salzedo in 1582. The artwork shows Salzedo being torn apart by four horses in a public square, a gruesome punishment reserved for those convicted of treason. The scene is depicted in great detail, with the crowd of onlookers, the executioners, and the horses all clearly visible. This print offers a glimpse into the brutality of criminal justice in 16th-century Europe.