Verovering van Gibraltar, 1704 1712 - 1715

"Verovering van Gibraltar, 1704" is an etching by Johann August Corvinus depicting the 1704 capture of Gibraltar by Anglo-Dutch forces from the Spanish. Created between 1712 and 1715, the artwork is a detailed and dramatic representation of the historical event. The etching features an elaborate baroque frame adorned with allegorical figures, military symbols, and an inscription detailing the conquest. The central scene shows the ships of the allied fleet attacking the fortress, with the dramatic landscape and swirling seas emphasizing the intensity of the battle. The etching, now held at the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful reminder of the importance of this strategic victory during the War of the Spanish Succession.