Catalogue information

LastDodo number
4643319
Area
Prints / graphics
Title
Arte novâ Hanoniae LODOVICUS milite pauco
Artist
Year
1616
Print run
Signed
Dimensions
12,1 x 15,5
Details

Engraving of Mons (Mons) in Hainaut (Belgium) under siege by the army of the Duke of Alva on August 18, 1572. The city is occupied by the troops of Louis of Nassau. William of Orange's army comes from the left in an attempt to relieve the city. With caption of 4 lines in Latin. Copper engraving, published in the famous book by Willem Baudartius (1565-1640) 'Les Guerres De Nassau, (...)', Amsterdam, Michel Colin de Thovoyon, 1616.

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