Verovering van Mechelen, 1580 1613 - 1615

"Verovering van Mechelen, 1580," is an anonymous engraving from the Dutch Golden Age, depicting the capture of the city of Mechelen by Spanish forces in 1580. This small-scale print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the chaos of the battle, showing soldiers on horseback, cannons firing, and civilians fleeing in terror. The artist utilizes detailed lines and cross-hatching to create a dramatic and realistic scene, highlighting the brutality of war. This engraving serves as a historical document, recording a significant moment in the Eighty Years' War.