Spaanse Furie: stadhuis in brand, 1576 c. 1576 - 1579

Frans Hogenberg’s “Spaanse Furie: stadhuis in brand, 1576” is a detailed engraving depicting the Spanish Fury, a brutal sack of Antwerp in 1576. The print, created between 1576 and 1579, shows the city hall in flames, surrounded by chaos and violence. Hogenberg, a Dutch artist known for his accurate depictions of cityscapes and historical events, captures the devastation of the event with vivid detail. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a powerful testament to the brutality of war and a reminder of the Spanish Fury’s impact on Antwerp.