Moord door de Spanjaarden te Naarden, 1572 1613 - 1615

This etching, *Moord door de Spanjaarden te Naarden, 1572,* was made anonymously, and depicts the massacre of civilians by Spanish troops in the Dutch city of Naarden. It's a stark image of power and violence, reflecting the religious and political tensions of the 16th century, when the Netherlands was under Spanish rule. The city burns in the background as the foreground is filled with the graphic brutality of the murders. The print offers a visceral window into a moment of profound trauma and loss. The image doesn’t shy away from showing the stark reality of war. It serves as a historical record and an emotional testament to the human cost of conflict. It invites us to reflect on the consequences of religious and political conflict, and the abuses of power that can lead to such atrocities.