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Siege Zaltbommel Mendoza 1599 City Bommel besieged
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Siege Zaltbommel Mendoza 1599 City Bommel besieged
Siege of Zaltbommel by Mendoza, 1599 The City of Bommel besieged by the Admirant, but redeemed by Prince Maurits, in t Year 1599 (title on object), The siege of the city of Zaltbommel by the Spanish army under Mendoza and defended by the State army under Maurits, May-June 1599. Wide view of the city from the Spanish army camp across the Waal, in the foreground Mendoza with officers on horseback. Print top left marked: Tom: I. No. 37, siege, position war, Bommel, Maurits (Prince of Orange), Francisco Hurtado de Mendoza, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1679 - 1681 and/or 1730, paper, etching, h 273 mm × w 345 mm
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This print captures the historic Siege of Zaltbommel in 1599, a significant event during the Eighty Years' War. The image showcases the city of Bommel under siege by the Spanish army led by Admiral Mendoza, while being valiantly defended by Prince Maurits and his State army. The wide view depicts the city from the perspective of the Spanish army camp across the Waal River. In the foreground, we see Admiral Mendoza on horseback, surrounded by his officers. Their determined expressions hint at their relentless pursuit to conquer this strategic stronghold. The print is marked with various details including Tom: I. No. 37, siege position war, Bommel, Maurits (Prince of Orange), Francisco Hurtado de Mendoza, Jan Luyken - indicating its historical significance and association with renowned artists and publishers from Amsterdam between 1679-1681 or 1730. This artwork not only serves as a visual record but also symbolizes resilience and bravery in times of conflict. It reminds us of how cities like Zaltbommel have witnessed countless battles throughout history yet managed to rise above adversity. As we gaze upon this remarkable print today, it transports us back to that tumultuous period when nations fought for power and freedom. It stands as a testament to human determination and serves as a reminder that even in our modern world marred by conflicts, there is always hope for redemption and peace.
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