Slag bij Jemmingen, 1568 1568 - 1570

"Slag bij Jemmingen, 1568" (Battle of Jemmingen, 1568) is an engraving by Frans Hogenberg depicting a scene from the Eighty Years' War. This detailed artwork, measuring 210 x 280 mm, portrays the battle near Jemmingen, Germany, in 1568, where Spanish forces under the Duke of Alva defeated the Dutch rebels. Hogenberg, known for his detailed and accurate depictions of historical events, presents a bird's-eye view of the battlefield, showcasing the clash between the two armies and the strategic landscape, which includes a winding river and a small town. The engraving, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a valuable historical insight into a pivotal moment in Dutch history.