Verhaal met voorstellingen van moord en doodstraf (F. 542.) 1667

"Verhaal met voorstellingen van moord en doodstraf" (F. 542.) is a 1667 etching by Dutch artist Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort (1634-1669). This artwork depicts a series of scenes related to murder and the death penalty, showcasing the graphic details of 17th-century punishments. The composition, divided into four rows of two scenes each, highlights the narrative flow of the story and allows for a close examination of the figures and their expressions. The intricate details of the etching demonstrate Santvoort's skill in capturing the drama and brutality of the subject matter. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork provides a glimpse into the dark side of Dutch society and the prevailing justice system of the era.