{"product_id":"the-siege-of-lisbon-crispijn-van-de-passe-ii","title":"The Siege of Lisbon - Crispijn van de Passe (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed historical illustration by Crispijn van de Passe (II) depicting a military siege at Lisbon, rendered in pen and ink wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Crispijn van de Passe (II) depicts a military engagement at Lisbon. The composition centres on a mounted commander, seen from behind, who directs his forces towards the fortified city walls. The scene is populated with infantry, cavalry, and naval vessels in the background, creating a sense of scale and activity. The artist employs a combination of fine pen lines and subtle wash to define the figures and the architectural elements of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan de Passe belonged to a prolific family of engravers and draughtsmen based in the Netherlands. His work often focused on historical, mythological, and allegorical subjects, reflecting the interests of the period. The drawing demonstrates his technical proficiency in handling perspective and anatomical detail, particularly in the rendering of the horses and the soldiers in the foreground. The use of wash provides depth to the scene, distinguishing the foreground action from the distant city and the fleet anchored in the harbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of historical illustration, the work captures the conventions of seventeenth-century military depiction. The figures are arranged to convey the chaos and structure of a siege, with the commander acting as the primary guide for the viewer's eye. The attention to detail in the armour, weaponry, and the surrounding fortifications provides insight into the visual language used to document such events during the Dutch Golden Age. This print offers a clear view into the artistic practices of the van de Passe workshop, where precision and narrative clarity were paramount. The work remains an example of the period's interest in documenting both real and imagined historical conflicts through detailed graphic media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crispijn van de Passe (II)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416621420879,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416639213903,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58416639246671,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416639279439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58416639312207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416639344975,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416639377743,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58416639410511,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416639443279,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416639476047,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58416639508815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416639541583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Siege-of-Lisbon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786145894763.jpg?v=1786146035","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-siege-of-lisbon-crispijn-van-de-passe-ii","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}