Overwinning van hertog Karel V van Lotharingen en markgraaf Lodewijk Willem van Baden-Baden op de Turken, 1687 1687

This print, now at the Rijksmuseum, was created by Romeyn de Hooghe in 1687. It depicts the victory of Duke Charles V of Lorraine and Margrave Louis William of Baden-Baden over the Turks. The composition is dynamic, with multiple figures engaged in combat, creating a sense of chaos and movement. De Hooghe uses intricate lines and hatching to define the forms and create tonal variations. The use of perspective draws the eye to the background, where a detailed landscape unfolds, contrasting with the intense foreground action. The print’s dense layering and contrasting textures serve to convey not just a historical event, but also broader themes of conflict, power, and cultural clash. The artwork challenges viewers to consider the historical narratives embedded within its detailed imagery.