Inname van Galway, 1691 1695

This engraving from 1691 depicts the surrender of Galway to British forces. The image and its caption offer a strong perspective on the English campaign in Ireland. It's important to note that this print was made by an anonymous artist and published in the Netherlands, suggesting that it might have been made for distribution to a sympathetic Dutch audience, as part of a wider effort of European propaganda. The image attempts to show the British forces in an orderly fashion, with the defeated Irish kneeling in submission. Such images were often used to support a particular political position or reinforce nationalistic sentiments. Understanding this artwork requires looking at the context of Anglo-Dutch and Irish history, and the politics of representation in early modern Europe. Museum collections, libraries, and archives provide essential documents that allow us to gain insights into the complex dynamics of that historical period.