The Siege of Breda [plate 6 of 6]
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![The Siege of Breda [plate 6 of 6]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2a4732053c4510b6/full.webp)
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers, horses, and cannons spread across a landscape. In the foreground, two men on horseback stand out—one in a wide-brimmed hat, the other in a long coat. The background is packed with tiny figures fighting, tents, and smoke, all drawn in sharp, precise lines. The artist used shading to create depth, making the scene feel busy and dramatic. This style was common in the 1600s for showing large, intense moments. Try looking up *etching* to see how this technique works.
![The Siege of Breda [plate 1 of 6]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/979d3482f5499305/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of Breda [plate 5 of 6]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/26a8f60b8b09e851/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of Breda [plate 4 of 6]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/3e777c648194dcba/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of Breda [plate 3 of 6]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/c43bd4a835426ed7/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 7 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/ed3ab4aaddd2281d/thumb.webp)
![The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 12 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/11aa44a7ba7b84a3/thumb.webp)
![Christ Walking on the Water [second plate]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2069f3bfe4cb2126/thumb.webp)