Aartshertog Matthias bezoekt de troepen van de Staten Generaal nabij Lier, 1578 1588

Frans Hogenberg's "Aartshertog Matthias bezoekt de troepen van de Staten Generaal nabij Lier, 1578" (1588) is a detailed engraving depicting a pivotal moment in the Eighty Years' War. The scene showcases Archduke Matthias, a Habsburg prince, reviewing the troops of the States General near Lier in 1578. The meticulous depiction of soldiers, flags, and the landscape provides a valuable visual record of 16th-century military organization and tactics. Hogenberg, a renowned engraver and mapmaker, specialized in documenting contemporary events, making this piece a significant example of historical cartography. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering art-lovers a glimpse into a crucial moment in Dutch history.