De Staatse en Spaanse legers staan tegenover elkaar op het strand bij Nieuwpoort (rechterblad), 1600 1600
florisbalthasarszvanberckenrode
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personal sketchbook
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"De Staatse en Spaanse legers staan tegenover elkaar op het strand bij Nieuwpoort (rechterblad)" is a 1600 engraving by Dutch artist Floris Balthasarsz van Berckenrode. The detailed print depicts the battle of Nieuwpoort, a key battle in the Eighty Years’ War, where the Dutch forces, led by Prince Maurice of Orange, defeated the Spanish. The etching highlights the tactical formations of both armies, featuring cannons, cavalry, and infantry, in a moment of intense anticipation before the clash. The print is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the military strategies and weaponry of the era.
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