Slag op de Diemerdijk, 1573 1613 - 1615

This 17th-century engraving by an anonymous artist, titled *Slag op de Diemerdijk, 1573* depicts the Battle of Diemerdijk, a crucial moment in the Dutch Eighty Years' War. The engraving, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a detailed visual narrative of the 1573 battle, capturing the fierce struggle between Dutch forces and the Spanish army. The scene is dominated by a fortified dike with a large fleet of ships in the foreground. The intricate details of the ships, soldiers, and the landscape illustrate the intense chaos and strategic maneuverings of the conflict.