Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (1508-1582), Spanish general and statesman. As governor of the Netherlands from 1567-1573, he enforced brutal anti-Protestant rule, executing some 18, 000 people as heretics. This Dutch engraving shows Alva embracing the figure of Babylon, intended to represent the corruption of the Papacy. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Heritage Images / Ann Ronan Picture Library |
Bildgröße: | 2806 px × 3739 px |
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