Spaanse Furie in Antwerpen: moord in de straten, 1576 1588

This woodcut, created by Frans Hogenberg in 1588, depicts the "Spanish Fury" in Antwerp, a brutal massacre of civilians by Spanish troops in 1576. The detailed scene unfolds in the streets of Antwerp, showing soldiers attacking unarmed citizens, many lying dead or injured on the ground. Hogenberg's graphic portrayal of the event aimed to expose the violence of the Spanish regime, creating a powerful visual testimony to the atrocities committed during the Eighty Years' War. The artwork is a significant example of 16th-century printmaking and provides historical insights into the brutality of the conflict.