Ontzet van Arras, belegerd door de Spanjaarden (onderste rij, plaat 2), 1654 1655

"Ontzet van Arras, belegerd door de Spanjaarden" (Relief of Arras, besieged by the Spaniards) is an etching by Nicolas Cochin, created in 1655. The artwork depicts a battle scene, featuring detailed imagery of a military encampment and the surrounding landscape. The central element is a portrait of a nobleman, likely a figure associated with the relief of Arras. This print is a prime example of the detailed, descriptive style of etching in the 17th century, and it showcases Cochin's skill in capturing both the strategic detail and the visual drama of a historical military event.