The Beheading of Egmont and Horne

Wolfgang Meyerpeck (?–1595), engraving, 1568

The counts of Egmont and of Horne are among the most important nobles in the Netherlands. Immediately following Alva’s arrival they are imprisoned and accused of high treason, lese-majesty, and supporting the Protestants.Their execution takes place on 5 June 1568 in Brussels’ Grand-Place. News of their beheading travels beyond the Netherlands via prints and is met with great revulsion.

Artwork typeprint
Object numberRP-P-1900-A-22038
Dimensionsheight 272 mm x width 340 mm
Physical characteristicsgravure met tekst in boekdruk

Identification

Title(s)
The Beheading of Egmont and Horne
Inscribed
Execution, Oder Enthaubtung der Edlen Wolgebornen beider Graffen / Graffen von Egmondt / und Graff von horn / so am 5. Junij vergangen des 68. Jars von dem Tyrannen Duc de Alba Gericht sind worden zu Brussel im Niderlandt (...)
Object type
Object number
RP-P-1900-A-22038
Description
The counts of Egmont and of Horne are among the most important nobles in the Netherlands. Immediately following Alva’s arrival they are imprisoned and accused of high treason, lese-majesty, and supporting the Protestants.Their execution takes place on 5 June 1568 in Brussels’ Grand-Place. News of their beheading travels beyond the Netherlands via prints and is met with great revulsion.
Catalogue reference
Hollstein Dutch 12

Creation

Creation
print maker: Wolfgang Meyerpeck, Leipzig
Dating
1568
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Material and technique

Physcial description
gravure met tekst in boekdruk
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height 272 mm x width 340 mm

Explanatory note

Niet in Frederik Muller; door het RPK toegevoegd nummer. Vergelijk FMH 543A.

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Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1900
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

- Hollstein Dutch 12
- FMH 542-C
- Atlas van Stolk 428

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https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200432040