Slag bij Höchstädt, 1704 1704

This 1704 print, created by an anonymous artist, depicts the Battle of Blenheim, which took place in the village of Höchstädt, Bavaria, on August 13, 1704. It is a vivid illustration of the tumultuous War of the Spanish Succession, providing a visual representation of the conflict's bloody reality. The artwork is a significant historical record and serves as a reminder of the cost of war. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this important engraving which is a testament to the Dutch mastery of printmaking in the 18th century.