The Turks abandon the outskirts of Vienna in 1532

The painting represents the retreat of Turkish forces from Vienna in 1532, a significant historical event. As the scene predates the painting by nearly 70 years, de la Corte likely relied on research and imagination to recreate it.

Executed in the early Baroque style, the work showcases de la Corte's use of techniques characteristic of the period, such as chiaroscuro, which creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark.

Juan de la Corte, a Spanish painter of Flemish origin, served as court painter to King Philip III and Philip IV, contributing works to the palace of Buen Retiro. He was active in Madrid, where he died in 1660.