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Isabel Clara Eugenia on the site of Breda (oil on canvas)
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Isabel Clara Eugenia on the site of Breda (oil on canvas)
3247827 Isabel Clara Eugenia on the site of Breda (oil on canvas)
by Snayers, Peeter (1592-1667); 200x265 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia visiting Spanish troops at the Siege of Breda 1624-5, a Dutch fortified city which fell to Ambrogio Spinola (also shown).
Part of the Thirty Years war, at the end of the Eighty years war, an armed revolt under the leadership of Protestant William of Orange when the Dutch struggled to gain independence from Spanish rule under the Catholic Philip II.
); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 18259409
© Prado, Madrid, Spain / Bridgeman Images
80 Years Battleground Besieged Dutch Revolt Eighty Eighty Years Flemish Fort Fortifications Fortified Garrison Panorama Panoramic Philip Ii Protestant Revolt Siege War Of Independence William Of Orange Ambrogio Spinola Spinola
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The captivating oil on canvas print titled "Isabel Clara Eugenia on the site of Breda" by Peeter Snayers transports viewers back to a pivotal moment in history. The grand scale of the painting, measuring 200x265 cm, allows us to immerse ourselves in the scene unfolding before our eyes. In this masterpiece, we witness Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia's visit to Spanish troops during the Siege of Breda in 1624-5. The Dutch fortified city had fallen under the command of Ambrogio Spinola, who is also depicted alongside Isabel. This event took place towards the end of both the Eighty Years War and Thirty Years War - two significant conflicts that shaped Europe's political landscape. The painting not only showcases Snayers' exceptional talent for capturing landscapes but also serves as a historical record. It reminds us of an armed revolt led by Protestant William of Orange as he fought against Spanish rule under Catholic Philip II. The fortifications surrounding Breda are meticulously detailed, emphasizing its strategic importance during this turbulent period. As we gaze at this panoramic view filled with soldiers and fortresses, we can almost feel the tension and anticipation in the air. Snayers' use of light and shadow adds depth to every brushstroke, immersing us further into this dramatic battlefield setting. This remarkable artwork housed at Prado Museum in Madrid stands as a testament to Flemish baroque artistry while preserving an important chapter from European history for generations to come.
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