Spotprent op het verlies van Schenckenschans door kardinaal Ferdinand, 1636 1636

This etching by Ludolph Breeckevelt, titled “Spotprent op het verlies van Schenckenschans door kardinaal Ferdinand, 1636”, is a satirical commentary on the loss of the Schenckenschans fortress by Cardinal Ferdinand of Austria in 1636. The print depicts the Cardinal and his entourage, in a humorous and exaggerated manner, being carried away by a flying chariot pulled by a lion, while figures below attempt to stop their ascent. This work reflects the political climate of the time and offers a humorous and visually engaging critique of the events of the Thirty Years' War. Breeckevelt's use of satire and detail creates a captivating and historically significant piece of art.