Verovering van Papa in Hongarije, 1597 1597 - 1599

"Verovering van Papa in Hongarije, 1597" is an engraving by Frans Hogenberg, a Dutch Renaissance artist, created between 1597 and 1599. The artwork, currently located at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the siege and capture of the Hungarian city of Pápa by the Ottoman Empire in 1597. The detailed and intricate engraving shows a bird's-eye view of the scene, with numerous soldiers, tents, and fortifications. Hogenberg's meticulous depiction of the event captures the chaos and intensity of war, highlighting the importance of historical events in art. This engraving is a valuable historical document and an example of Hogenberg's mastery of the engraving technique.