Københavns bombardement 1659

"Københavns bombardement" (1659) by Albert Haelwegh depicts the Swedish bombardment of Copenhagen during the Second Northern War. The etching, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, shows the city under attack, with smoke billowing from cannon fire and a dramatic portrayal of the destruction. Haelwegh masterfully captures the chaos and devastation of the siege, offering a poignant historical record of this pivotal event. The scene is further heightened by the inscription at the top, detailing the event and its significance.