Inname en plundering van Neuss, 1586 c. 1587 - 1591

Frans Hogenberg's "Inname en plundering van Neuss, 1586" (c. 1587 - 1591) is a detailed engraving depicting the siege and sacking of the German city of Neuss in 1586. This bird's-eye view, a popular format for cityscapes of the period, shows the city's fortified walls, buildings, and the surrounding landscape with intricate detail. Hogenberg, a Flemish artist known for his city views and maps, uses a masterful combination of linework and shading to capture the chaos and devastation of the event. "Inname en plundering van Neuss, 1586" is a powerful testament to the destructive power of war and a valuable historical document for art lovers and historians alike.