Spaanse Furie: moord in de straten, 1576 1613 - 1615

This anonymous engraving captures the horrific events of 1576 in Antwerp, now Belgium, during what became known as the Spanish Fury. It's a stark depiction of the religious and political violence of the time. The image portrays Spanish soldiers rampaging through the city, a scene of chaos and brutality. The streets are filled with fighting, death, and destruction. Look closely, and you'll see the way gender plays out in conflict, with women and children particularly vulnerable. The Spanish Fury was a key event in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule, fueled by religious differences between the Protestant Dutch and the Catholic Spanish. The engraving vividly captures the intense emotions of the conflict - the fear, the desperation, and the sheer horror of war. It serves as a powerful reminder of how political and religious ideologies can ignite devastating violence, leaving lasting scars on both individuals and communities.