Slag bij Oosterweel, 1567 1630 - 1632

Johann Wilhelm Baur's etching, "Slag bij Oosterweel, 1567," depicts the Battle of Oosterweel that took place during the Eighty Years' War in 1567. Created between 1630 and 1632, the artwork features a detailed and dramatic depiction of the battle scene, with soldiers engaged in combat and a river separating the two armies. The etching is a significant historical document, providing insight into the violent realities of the war and the role of military tactics and weaponry of the time. Baur's meticulous detail and dramatic composition make this a powerful visual representation of this pivotal moment in Dutch history.