Uittocht van het Spaanse garnizoen uit Breda (plaat 2), 1637 1637

This etching, titled "Departure of the Spanish Garrison from Breda," was created in 1637 by an anonymous artist. The composition depicts a procession moving across a vast, open landscape under a wide sky. The artist employs linear perspective to guide the viewer's eye from the foreground figures to the distant horizon. The repetition of shapes—the rounded hats and cloaks, the rectangular flags and carts—creates a rhythmic pattern, suggesting a structured, orderly withdrawal. Light and shadow are used sparingly, emphasizing the flatness of the scene. The contrast between the detailed foreground and the sparse background creates a sense of scale and distance. This formal structure reflects the historical context, where the act of depicting and documenting events was charged with political and cultural significance. This print is not just a record, but a carefully constructed representation.