De stadt Maastricht, door den Prins van Parma (Alexander Farnese) met storm verovert, den 29 July des jaars 1579
1679. Folio. Very Good. Item #15147
Beautiful 1679 engraving commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Maastricht during the 80 years War (The Dutch War of Independence).
"In 1579 the city of Maastricht was in the hands of the Dutch rebels. On March 12, 1579 the Spanish General Alexander Farnese started to lay siege to the city with his army consisting of 20,000 men. The Dutch garrison consisted of 2,000 soldiers and some city militia.
The Spanish commander ordered his troops to sap the walls. The inhabitants of Maastricht too were digging to reach the Spanish tunnels. Deep under ground the fighting continued, hundreds of Spanish soldiers died as boiling water was poured into their tunnels. Others died because of a lack of oxygen when the Dutch defenders ignited fires within them. Another 500 Spanish soldiers died when a mine, which they planned to use to blow up the wall, exploded prematurely." - Militarywiki
Plate indentation crisp. A few nicks along the edges. Centerfold as issued.
This historic piece, nearly 350 years old, measures 16" X 13.5" and is PERFECT for framing and display!
A superior example of this rare print.
Price: $85.00