German and Spanish Forts Near Bohemia Were Taken with Great Force Near Bohemia, from L'Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d'Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...] 1659

This etching by Bartolomeo Fenice, titled "German and Spanish Forts Near Bohemia Were Taken with Great Force Near Bohemia," depicts a battle scene from the Thirty Years' War. Created in 1659, it showcases a panoramic view of the conflict, with soldiers, cannons, and fortifications filling the foreground. The artist utilizes detailed lines to illustrate the drama of the battle, highlighting the intensity of the conflict. The work is part of a larger series, "L'Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d'Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII," which celebrates the achievements of Francesco I d'Este, Duke of Modena and Reggio.