Tocht van Maurits door Brabant naar Grave, 1602 1603

This detailed engraving by Lambert Cornelisz, completed in 1603, depicts the 1602 journey of Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange, through the Duchy of Brabant to Grave. A panoply of military figures and landscapes are meticulously rendered in the style of a 17th-century battle scene. The image is rich with historical detail and serves as a visual chronicle of a significant moment in the Eighty Years' War, a conflict which sought Dutch independence from Spain. The print, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases the artistic skill of Lambert Cornelisz, who, although living a short life, left behind a legacy of impressive works.