Parijs belegerd door Hendrik IV en ontzet door Parma, 1590 1590 - 1612

This detailed engraving by Frans Hogenberg depicts the Siege of Paris in 1590, a pivotal event in the French Wars of Religion. The artwork shows the city of Paris surrounded by a vast army, with the Seine River winding through the scene. The intricate details of the city's fortifications and the surrounding landscape are meticulously captured, creating a vivid illustration of the historical event. The engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the military tactics and the urban environment of the late 16th century.