Slag op de Mookerheide, 1574 1606 - 1674

Leonaert Bramer's "Slag op de Mookerheide, 1574" depicts the Battle of Mookerheide, a historical event in Dutch history that occurred in 1574. The drawing features a detailed depiction of the battlefield, with soldiers and horses entangled in a chaotic fight surrounded by dense foliage and trees. The piece, completed between 1606 and 1674, highlights Bramer's skilled use of detail and pen and ink technique to capture the dynamic nature of the event. The drawing now resides in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the work of the prominent Dutch Baroque painter.