The Seige of Alessandria Begins, from L'Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d'Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...] 1659

"The Seige of Alessandria Begins" (1659) by Bartolomeo Fenice (Fénis) depicts a dramatic battle scene. The etching showcases a wide landscape with a river snaking through the foreground, while plumes of smoke rise in the distance, indicating the siege's intensity. The artist's detailed depiction of soldiers, horses, and cannons, as well as the use of shading and perspective, bring the scene to life. This artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Fenice's skill in capturing the chaos and grandeur of 17th-century warfare.