Slag op de Mookerheide, 1574 1643 - 1645

Frans van den Wijngaerde's "Slag op de Mookerheide, 1574" is a detailed etching depicting the Battle of Mookerheide, which took place in 1574. The artwork, completed between 1643 and 1645, meticulously illustrates the landscape of the battle with soldiers engaged in combat and a scrolling banner at the top identifying key figures and locations. This piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a historical glimpse into a pivotal moment in Dutch history, highlighting the skill of Wijngaerde in capturing the chaos and intensity of warfare.