Executio Rebellium Francofurti Ad Maenum [execution of the rebels in Frankfurt am Main]. Engraving depicting the execution of Vinzenz Fettmilch in Frankfurt am Main. Publisher, place and year not indicated, [Germany, 17th century, ca. 1620].

In 1614, Vinzenz Fettmilch, a German baker from Frankfurt am Main, led the uprising of the guilds against his city's institutions. The uprising developed into a raid on the Jewish quarter, in the course of which Jewish homes were looted. As a result, the Jews were forced to leave the city. After the intervention of Emperor Matthias, Fettmilch was imprisoned, and in February 1616 he was executed in one of the city's squares. The Jews of Frankurt am Main were allowed to return to their homes, and the day of their return was declared a holiday called the "Frankfurt Purim" or "Vinz Purim". See also item no. 230.

35.5X26 cm. Fair–good condition. Open tears to left margin (affecting edge of illustration), professionally restored. Minor stains. Ink stamp on verso. Paper residue on verso.

Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, 117.011.021.