Inname van Damiate en het overzeilen van de ketting, 1219 1595

"Inname van Damiate en het overzeilen van de ketting, 1219" (Capture of Damietta and the Sailing over the Chain, 1219) is a 1595 etching by Nicolaes Jansz. Clock. This intricate print depicts the pivotal moment in the Fifth Crusade when Christian forces under Louis VIII and the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II successfully broke the chain defending the Egyptian port of Damietta. The scene is rendered with detailed precision, showcasing numerous ships struggling against the current and a walled city in the background. The artwork serves as a visual testament to a significant historical event, highlighting the courage and determination of the crusaders during their conquest of the city in 1219.