Verhaal met voorstellingen van moord en doodstraf (F. 440.) 1667

This etching by Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort depicts a series of scenes of murder and execution. The small, detailed scenes are arranged in four rows of two across the page, a popular format for visual storytelling in the 17th century. Santvoort's use of dramatic light and shadow adds intensity to the already graphic scenes. While the specific event being depicted is unclear, the work provides a chilling glimpse into the harsh realities of justice and punishment in 17th-century Europe.