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

This anonymous 17th century engraving titled "Verminking van het lichaam van Francesco Baza die samen met Salcedo de prins van Oranje en de hertog van Anjou wilde vermoorden, 1582", depicts the execution of Francesco Baza in Bruges, Belgium in 1582. Baza was accused of conspiring to assassinate William of Orange and the Duke of Anjou. The engraving shows a gruesome scene, with Baza being dismembered and quartered. The detailed artwork provides a glimpse into the brutal punishments of the time and is a testament to the importance of historical documentation, particularly in the absence of photographic evidence. This piece, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a valuable historical context for the Dutch Revolt and the religious tensions of the 16th century.