Bommenede ingenomen door de Spanjaarden, 1575 1575 - 1577

Frans Hogenberg's "Bommenede ingenomen door de Spanjaarden, 1575" is a detailed engraving depicting the capture of the Dutch town of Bommel by the Spanish in 1575. The artwork features a bird's-eye perspective of the town, showcasing the strategic defenses and the fierce battle between the Dutch and Spanish forces. This etching exemplifies the importance of visual documentation in historical events, and it's an essential piece in understanding the turbulent 16th-century Dutch history. The engraving is now located in the Rijksmuseum and offers a glimpse into the era of the Eighty Years' War.