Inname van Luik, 1702 1712 - 1715

"Inname van Luik, 1702" is an etching created by Johann August Corvinus between 1712 and 1715. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the Siege of Liège in 1702 during the War of the Spanish Succession. Corvinus, a renowned German artist, uses intricate detail and dynamic composition to capture the drama and grandeur of this historical event. The etching is a significant example of Baroque art, employing a complex visual language of allegorical figures and symbolic imagery to convey the significance of the siege.