Nachtelijk tocht van Spaanse soldaten door het water naar Duiveland, 1575 1630 - 1632

This etching by Johann Wilhelm Baur depicts the nighttime crossing of Spanish soldiers from Zeeland to Duiveland in 1575. The print captures the soldiers wading through shallow water, their forms barely visible in the darkness. The artist's depiction of the event, which occurred during the Eighty Years' War, highlights the strategic movements and challenges faced by the Spanish troops in the conflict, offering a glimpse into this pivotal moment in Dutch history. This artwork is a fine example of 17th-century printmaking and provides a valuable historical record of military maneuvers.