Beleg van Gulik in 1610 1611

"Beleg van Gulik in 1610," a 1611 etching by Dutch artist Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode, depicts a lively scene outside a Dutch tavern. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of daily life, showcasing a group of people gathered in front of a building with a thatched roof. The composition highlights the casual interactions of the figures, offering a glimpse into the social dynamics of the period. The etching's detailed rendering of the architecture and surrounding landscape showcases Berckenrode's skill in capturing the everyday world with a keen eye for detail.