Inname van de schans IJsseloord bij Arnhem, 1585 1588

Frans Hogenberg's "Inname van de schans IJsseloord bij Arnhem, 1585" (1588) is a detailed and dramatic engraving depicting the capture of the IJsseloord redoubt near Arnhem during the Eighty Years' War. The scene showcases soldiers engaged in fierce battle, cannons firing, and ships on the river. Hogenberg, a renowned engraver and cartographer, created this work as part of a series documenting the Dutch Revolt. The etching offers a glimpse into the brutal reality of 16th-century warfare and the strategic importance of the IJsseloord redoubt.