The Surrender at Breda or 'Las Lanzas' (The Lances), after Velázquez 1876

This etching, "The Surrender at Breda or 'Las Lanzas' (The Lances), after Velázquez," by Bartolomé Maura, depicts a historical scene from the Thirty Years' War. The print was created in 1876, a century after the original painting by Diego Velázquez. The scene portrays the surrender of the Dutch city of Breda to the Spanish forces led by Ambrosio Spinola. The image is a detailed and dramatic reproduction of the original masterpiece, capturing the tension and grandeur of the historical event. "The Lances" is a compelling example of etching, a printing process that utilizes acid to create an image on a metal plate, which is then inked and pressed onto paper.