Schipbrug van Parma over de Schelde, 1585 1670 - 1699

This etching by Lamberecht Causé, "Schipbrug van Parma over de Schelde, 1585," depicts the destruction of a pontoon bridge during the Eighty Years’ War between Spain and the Netherlands. The bridge, built to aid the passage of troops led by Alexander Farnese, was destroyed by a Dutch attack in 1585. The scene is filled with chaos and violence, as soldiers and civilians are thrown into the water. The image emphasizes the devastation and loss of life caused by the war. The artwork, created between 1670 and 1699, is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 128 mm in height by 167 mm in width.