The Habsburg Netherlands refers to a collection of territories in the Low Countries that were ruled by the Habsburg dynasty from the late 15th century until the 18th century. This region included modern-day countries such as Belgium, Netherlands, and parts of Luxembourg. The Habsburgs gained control through strategic marriages and inheritances, notably with the union of the crowns of the Duchy of Burgundy and the Holy Roman Empire. During this period, the Habsburg Netherlands became a center of trade, culture, and art, leading to a flourishing of the Northern Renaissance. Cities like Antwerp and Bruges thrived economically, while artists such as Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Jan van Eyck emerged, contributing to the region's rich cultural heritage. The Habsburg rule ended with the Eighty Years' War, leading to