Verovering van Sluis door Parma, 1587 c. 1587 - 1591

This 16th-century engraving by Frans Hogenberg depicts the capture of the Dutch town of Sluis by the Spanish Army under the command of Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma in 1587. The detailed, bird's-eye view, shows the fortified town, the surrounding landscape, and the siege camps of both the Spanish and Dutch armies. Hogenberg, a renowned engraver and cartographer, was known for creating precise and informative engravings of cities and battles. This artwork provides a valuable historical record of the Siege of Sluis, a pivotal event in the Eighty Years' War.