Slag bij Boksum in Friesland, 1586 c. 1587 - 1591

Frans Hogenberg's "Slag bij Boksum in Friesland, 1586" is a detailed engraving depicting the Battle of Boksum in 1586. Created between 1587 and 1591, this small-scale artwork captures the chaos and violence of the conflict, showing soldiers fighting, fleeing, and falling amidst the village buildings. The scene is set around a church and the surrounding houses, providing a specific context for the viewer to understand the battle's impact. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Hogenberg's mastery of capturing historical events with precise detail and dramatic intensity. The engraving's realism makes it a valuable historical document and a testament to the artistic skill of the period.