IJzeren eeuw 1670 - 1724

This etching titled "IJzeren eeuw" by Jacob Gole, dating back to 1670-1724, depicts a woman in a richly-detailed dress holding a sword and a shield. The scene suggests a battlefield, with a fallen warrior and a helmet in the foreground. This piece from the Baroque period highlights the brutality of war, a theme prevalent in art during this era. The use of etching, a technique involving acid and metal plates, emphasizes the detailed lines and the dramatic portrayal of the scene. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork measures 248 mm in height and 180 mm in width.