Gevangenneming van Philips van Marnix door de Spanjaarden bij Maaslandsluis, 1573 1783 - 1785

"The Capture of Philips van Marnix by the Spaniards at Maaslandsluis, 1573" is a pen and ink drawing created between 1783 and 1785 by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys. The scene depicts a pivotal moment in the Eighty Years' War, capturing the dramatic arrest of Philips van Marnix, a prominent figure in the Dutch Revolt. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Buys' keen eye for detail and his ability to convey the tension and action of the historical event. This artwork provides a glimpse into the turbulent history of the Netherlands and the struggle for independence from Spanish rule.