Nachtelijk tocht van Spaanse soldaten door het water naar Duiveland, 1575 1630 - 1699

This anonymous etching from the Rijksmuseum depicts a historical event: the night march of Spanish soldiers to Duiveland, an island in the Netherlands, in 1575. The scene is a bird's-eye view, showcasing the soldiers wading through water and approaching the island, their small figures dwarfed by the vastness of the landscape. The detailed depiction of the soldiers' formations and the presence of several flags suggest the meticulous attention to historical accuracy typical of military engravings. The etching is a valuable document for understanding military tactics and the political complexities of the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Netherlands.