Verovering van Breda en de uittocht van het Spaanse garnizoen, 1637 1637

Salomon Savery created this engraving titled, *Verovering van Breda en de uittocht van het Spaanse garnizoen*, in 1637. Note how the composition is carefully structured into horizontal registers. Each level presents a different perspective and narrative element of the event, creating a holistic yet segmented view. The use of line is precise, defining the architectural details of Breda, the formations of soldiers, and the textural details of the landscape. The engraving technique allows for a high level of detail, essential for conveying the complexity and scale of the depicted events. Savery employs a semiotic system, using visual elements to communicate the political and military significance of the event, thus challenging established power dynamics through its detailed representation and dissemination. The work encourages a continuous re-evaluation of historical narratives.