Watergeuzen nemen Den Briel in, 1572 c. 1574 - 1578

Frans Hogenberg’s "Watergeuzen nemen Den Briel in, 1572" (c. 1574-1578) depicts the capture of the Dutch town of Brielle by the Watergeuzen, a group of Protestant rebels who sought to liberate the Netherlands from Spanish rule. This detailed engraving captures the scene of the attack, showcasing the ships of the Watergeuzen as they land on the shore. The scene is depicted from a bird's-eye perspective, emphasizing the strategic planning of the attack and the city of Brielle in the background. This print is a powerful document of the Eighty Years' War, a pivotal moment in Dutch history.