Spotprent op het Spaanse verlies van Duinkerken, 1646 1646

Crispijn van de Passe the Younger’s satirical engraving "Spotprent op het Spaanse verlies van Duinkerken, 1646," depicts the Spanish loss of Dunkirk in 1646 during the Eighty Years' War. The engraving features a cow representing Spain being milked by a Flemish woman, while a Spanish soldier lies defeated beneath the animal. Surrounding figures represent the various factions involved in the war, including the French, Dutch, and English. The engraving is a powerful commentary on the political and social landscape of 17th-century Europe, and its use of satire and symbolism makes it a compelling and informative piece of art.