Beleg van Maastricht, 1632 (plaat 2) by Claes Jansz. Visscher

Beleg van Maastricht, 1632 (plaat 2) 1633

landscape illustration sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

linework heavy

pen-ink sketch

pen work

storyboard and sketchbook work

Claes Jansz. Visscher’s “Beleg van Maastricht, 1632 (plaat 2)” (1633) is a detailed etching that depicts the siege of Maastricht in 1632 during the Eighty Years’ War. This historical map, part of a larger series, is notable for its intricate depiction of the siege’s strategic movements and the surrounding landscape. The image includes key landmarks, military formations, and detailed text that provides further context for the viewer. This piece is a valuable source of information for historians and art enthusiasts interested in the Dutch Golden Age’s military and cartographic achievements.