Nederlaag van Maxentius 1610 - 1668

This etching, "Nederlaag van Maxentius" (The Defeat of Maxentius) by Balthazar Moncornet, depicts a dramatic scene from Roman history. The artwork, dating from 1610-1668, showcases a bridge collapsing, with soldiers and horses falling into the water below. The scene's chaotic energy is captured through the dynamic composition and detailed depiction of the figures in motion. Moncornet's work is a striking example of the 17th-century Dutch penchant for depicting historical events with meticulous detail and dramatic realism. This etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.