Straatgevechten te 's-Hertogenbosch tussen de bevolking en het schermersgilde, 1579 1776

This etching by Carel Jacob de Huyser, titled *Straatgevechten te 's-Hertogenbosch tussen de bevolking en het schermersgilde, 1579* (Street Fights in 's-Hertogenbosch between the population and the fencing guild, 1579), depicts a historical event in the Dutch city of 's-Hertogenbosch. The scene is a bird's-eye view of a bustling marketplace, showing the chaos of a conflict between the townspeople and the fencing guild, with people fighting and scattering. The etching is a detailed representation of the city, including buildings and street layouts, demonstrating de Huyser's keen observational skills and ability to capture the energy of a dynamic scene. It offers valuable insights into the history of the city and its conflicts in the late 16th century.