Verhaal met voorstellingen van moord en doodstraf (F. 671.) 1667

Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort's *Verhaal met voorstellingen van moord en doodstraf (F. 671.)* (1667) is a series of six distinct scenes depicting a murder and its subsequent punishment. This detailed engraving, held at the Rijksmuseum, illustrates the gruesome nature of the crime and the severe consequences that follow. Each scene unfolds a narrative, starting with the murder and culminating in the execution of the perpetrator. The artist's skillful use of line and light creates a sense of drama and immediacy, pulling the viewer into the unfolding story. This work, like other crime narratives of the time, was likely intended to serve as a cautionary tale, reminding viewers of the weight of their actions.