Verovering van Oldenzaal, 1597 1613 - 1615

"Verovering van Oldenzaal, 1597" is an anonymous 17th-century engraving depicting the Siege of Oldenzaal, a key battle in the Eighty Years' War. The engraving shows a bird's-eye view of the fortified town of Oldenzaal, with soldiers, tents, and siege works surrounding it. The detailed depiction of the battle, including the siege artillery and the movements of the soldiers, suggests that the artist was familiar with military tactics. The scene is dominated by a detailed view of the town, with the surrounding landscape rendered with a more general approach. It is likely that the engraving was commissioned by or created for a pro-Dutch audience, given the depiction of the successful siege of a strategically important town.