Executie van Hieronymus Michiels in Keulen, 1587 c. 1587 - 1591
franshogenberg
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pen sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This engraving, *Executie van Hieronymus Michiels in Keulen, 1587,* by Frans Hogenberg, depicts the execution of Hieronymus Michiels in Cologne, Germany. The detailed image shows a large crowd gathered around a central execution platform. The artwork is a valuable historical document, showcasing the brutal realities of 16th-century life and the widespread use of public executions as a means of punishment.
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