Parma steekt bij Caudebec de Seine over, 1592 1592 - 1594

This etching by Frans Hogenberg, titled "Parma steekt bij Caudebec de Seine over," depicts a pivotal moment in the Eighty Years' War: the crossing of the Seine River by the Spanish forces under Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma. Created between 1592-1594, the print captures the strategic maneuver near Caudebec-en-Caux, France, with detailed depictions of troops, fortifications, and the surrounding landscape. The inscription on the bottom of the image provides commentary on the events and figures involved, illustrating the artist's keen eye for historical accuracy and his ability to convey the tension of the war. The Rijksmuseum houses this intricate piece, a testament to the importance of Hogenberg's work in documenting the conflicts of his time.