Slag mellem Spanien og Portugal 1618 - 1686

"Slag mellem Spanien og Portugal" (Battle between Spain and Portugal), created by Dirk Stoop between 1618 and 1686, depicts a detailed panorama of a military engagement. This etching, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, shows a bird's-eye view of the battlefield, capturing the vast scale and strategic movements of the clash. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the meticulous rendering of the troops, their formations, and the surrounding landscape. Stoop's artwork, a testament to the artistry of the 17th century, offers a historical glimpse into the intricacies of warfare and the grandeur of European military campaigns.