Aanval op de wederdopers in het stadhuis, 1535 1612 - 1614

"Aanval op de wederdopers in het stadhuis, 1535" is an anonymous engraving depicting a scene of violence during the Anabaptist uprising in Münster, Germany, in 1535. The print shows a group of armed men, possibly soldiers, confronting a group of Anabaptists gathered in front of a building that may be the town hall. The composition highlights the dramatic tension of the moment, with the foreground dominated by the pointed weapons and the looming presence of the cannon. The print, dating to 1612-1614, offers a historical glimpse into a pivotal event in the Anabaptist movement. It was a turbulent time in religious history, and the print captures the conflict and turmoil of the era. The use of engraving technique adds to the gritty realism of the scene.