Beleg van Gulik, 1610 1610

This detailed engraving, "Beleg van Gulik, 1610", created by an anonymous artist in 1610, depicts the Siege of Gulik, a key event in the Eighty Years' War. The artwork is a bird's-eye view of the fortified city of Gulik, showing the siege lines, military camps, and fortifications. It offers a valuable historical record of military tactics and the urban landscape of the time, and is a testament to the art of detailed mapmaking in the early 17th century. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the complexities of the Siege of Gulik.