Fotoreproductie van een gravure van Prins Maurits die Bergen op Zoom ontzet in 1588 1850 - 1900

This is a photographic reproduction of an engraving depicting Prince Maurits relieving Bergen op Zoom in 1588, made by an anonymous artist. The sepia tones and the small scale lend the image a sense of distance, as if viewing a scene from a removed past. The composition is structured around dynamic movement. The diagonal lines of the charging horses and fallen soldiers create a sense of depth and chaos. Notice how the artist uses light and shadow to model forms, giving volume to the figures and enhancing the drama of the battle. The textural details, achieved through fine lines, describe the soldiers' clothing, the horses' musculature, and the rough terrain. This image not only documents a historical event but also engages with broader themes of power, conflict, and representation. The formal choices—the dynamic composition, the dramatic lighting, and the attention to detail—work together to convey a sense of heroism and the intensity of battle. Its structure offers a specific interpretation, framing history through a lens of artistic expression.