Schipbrug van Parma over de Schelde, 1585 1670 - 1699

"Schipbrug van Parma over de Schelde, 1585" is an etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, depicting the pontoon bridge built across the Scheldt River by Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma, in 1585. The detailed, bird's-eye view showcases the bridge's construction, with numerous boats and soldiers forming a precarious pathway. The city of Antwerp is visible in the distance, providing a sense of scale to the impressive feat of engineering. This intricate depiction of a significant historical event offers a valuable glimpse into 17th-century Dutch art and the political climate of the time.