Foltering: voortslepen door paarden 1565 - 1630

"Foltering: voortslepen door paarden" (Torture: Dragged by Horses), an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, depicts a scene of brutal punishment. The etching shows a man being dragged by horses, while others attempt to pull him free. This graphic depiction, created sometime between 1565 and 1630, likely reflects the societal anxieties of the time. Tempesta’s use of detailed line work and masterful composition creates a dynamic and visually striking image of a dark and violent event. This etching is now on display at the Rijksmuseum.