Title

Protestants in the Netherlands being executed for heresy

Caption

Protestants in the Netherlands being executed for heresy during Duke of Alva's repressive rule (1567-73)
Copperplate engraving.

Date

16th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07094_390000573

License type

Rights managed

Available size

42,6Mb (4,2Mb) / 11,0in x 15,0in / 3307 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

16th century Spanish Hapsburg Religious persecution Religion Christian Roman Catholic Capital punishment Hanging Beheading Sword Resignation Tyrrany