Gezicht op Breda vanuit het noordwesten (linker blad) 1645

This etching by Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort, titled *Gezicht op Breda vanuit het noordwesten (linker blad)*, depicts a panoramic view of Breda, Netherlands. The artwork, created in 1645, shows the city's fortifications from the northwest, showcasing its defensive walls and surrounding landscape. The composition features a central figure holding scales, symbolizing justice and strength, and military equipment in the foreground, highlighting the city's military prowess during the Dutch Golden Age. The detailed rendering of the buildings and cityscape offers a glimpse into the architectural and urban design of the period. This etching is an important document for historians and art enthusiasts interested in 17th-century Dutch art, cityscape, and military history.