Verovering van Oldenzaal, 1597 1600 - 1610

"Verovering van Oldenzaal, 1597" (1600-1610) by Pieter Bast (1570-1605) is a detailed, bird's-eye view depiction of the Siege of Oldenzaal in 1597. The engraving, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the strategic layout of the battle, showcasing the fortified city of Oldenzaal with its surrounding troops, fortifications, and surrounding landscape. Bast's meticulous rendering of the military formations and the city's defenses highlights the importance of strategic planning and military tactics in this pivotal moment in Dutch history. This informative and historically significant print provides a glimpse into the complexities and intricacies of the Eighty Years' War, a defining period in the Netherlands' fight for independence.