Inname van Lagny, 1589-1590 1670 - 1699

"Inname van Lagny" (1670 - 1699) is an etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, depicting the siege of Lagny-sur-Marne. The scene shows a chaotic, violent conflict with dense crowds of soldiers and smoke filling the air. The artist's detailed rendering of the siege highlights the brutality of war and the importance of this historical event. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of de Hooghe's skill in capturing the drama of historical events, and his masterful use of detail and perspective.