Fine Art Print : Battle of Nieupoort 2
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Battle of Nieupoort 2
After the battle : Dutch general Maurits van Nassau is surprised by archduke Albrecht van Osterreich at Nieupoort, but turns imminent defeat into an important victory. Date: 2 July 1600
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Media ID 14112141
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1600 Albrecht Archduke Defeat Imminent Important Independence Maurits Nassau Netherlands Struggle Surprised Turns Victory Osterreich
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Battle of Nieupoort 2 by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the pivotal moment after the battle, where Dutch general Maurits van Nassau is unexpectedly confronted by Archduke Albrecht van Osterreich. Despite the odds, Maurits turns the imminent defeat into a significant victory, marking a crucial turning point in the Dutch-Spanish War. Bring this stunning piece of historical art into your home or office and relive the drama of one of the most influential battles in European history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36cm (20" x 14.2")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Battle of Nieupoort 2, fought on July 2, 1600, was a pivotal moment in the Dutch struggle for independence against Spanish rule. In this historic print, we find Dutch General Maurits van Nassau (1567-1625) shown in a moment of surprise as he encounters Archduke Albrecht von Österreich (1559-1621) and his Spanish forces. The battle had initially gone in favor of the Dutch, but a sudden counterattack by the Spanish threatened to turn the tide. Maurits, a skilled military commander, quickly reassessed the situation and devised a new strategy. He ordered his troops to form a defensive square, using their pikes and muskets to hold off the Spanish charge. The Dutch soldiers fought valiantly, and their disciplined formation held against the Spanish onslaught. The battle raged on for hours, with both sides suffering heavy losses. But Maurits' determination and quick thinking paid off. The Spanish forces, exhausted and demoralized, began to falter. Seeing an opportunity, Maurits ordered a counterattack, which caught the Spanish off guard and resulted in a decisive Dutch victory. The Battle of Nieupoort 2 was a turning point in the Dutch War of Independence. It demonstrated the Dutch military's ability to hold their ground against a superior Spanish force and boosted morale among the Dutch people. The victory also paved the way for further Dutch military successes and ultimately, the establishment of the Dutch Republic as an independent state. This print captures the dramatic moment of surprise and the tense atmosphere of the battlefield, highlighting the bravery and strategic acumen of General Maurits van Nassau and the resilience of the Dutch forces.
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