Moord te Haarlem door de Spanjaarden, 1573 1573 - 1575

This anonymous 16th-century engraving, titled "Moord te Haarlem door de Spanjaarden, 1573," depicts the Spanish sack of Haarlem in 1573. The detailed, bird's-eye view illustrates the siege of the city, highlighting the devastation and chaos caused by the Spanish forces. The scene depicts the city walls, buildings, and streets, showcasing the brutal conflict of the Eighty Years' War. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a valuable glimpse into a crucial historical event and its impact on the Dutch city of Haarlem.