Gevangenneming van Johan VIII, graaf van Nassau-Siegen tijdens gevechten bij Wesel, 1630 1649 - 1651

This anonymous engraving from 1649-1651 depicts the capture of Johan VIII, Count of Nassau-Siegen during a battle near Wesel in 1630. The scene shows the chaos of the battle, with soldiers fighting and smoke billowing from the cannons. This print, which measures 285 mm in height and 376 mm in width, is a historical record of a significant event in the Thirty Years' War. The title of the print, "Gevangenneming van Johan VIII, graaf van Nassau-Siegen tijdens gevechten bij Wesel, 1630", clearly identifies the subject matter. It provides valuable insight into the tactics and weaponry of the time, as well as the impact of the war on individuals.