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Spanish Netherlands (1579). Siege of Mstrich
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Spanish Netherlands (1579). Siege of Mstrich
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© Mary Evans/P. Rotger/Iberfoto
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This evocative print captures the intense and pivotal moment of the Siege of Maastricht in the Spanish Netherlands in 1579. The scene unfolds before us as the sun casts a warm, golden light over the exterior of the Monastery of St. Bernard, now El San Farnesio, in Maastricht, Netherlands. The tranquility of the monastery's courtyard is shattered as Spanish troops, led by Prince Lorenzo and Alessandro de Farnese, prepare for battle against the Dutch rebels. The group of soldiers, dressed in armor and wielding weapons, are focused and determined, their eyes fixed on the impending conflict. The vibrant colors of the print bring the scene to life, with the red and white banners of the Spanish forces standing out against the green and brown hues of the monastery and the surrounding landscape. The horizontal composition of the image emphasizes the vast expanse of the battlefield and the sheer size of the military presence. The Siege of Maastricht was a significant turning point in the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Netherlands. The Spanish forces, led by the Farnese brothers, were able to successfully defend the city against the Dutch, securing Spanish control of the region for several more years. This print offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the tense and dramatic events of the Spanish Netherlands in the late 16th century.
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