Beleg van Zutphen door Leicester, 1586 1586

This detailed map, "Beleg van Zutphen door Leicester, 1586", created by Joannes van Doetechum in 1586, depicts the Siege of Zutphen during the Eighty Years' War. The map showcases the city of Zutphen with its fortified walls and surrounding countryside. It includes a key identifying various locations within the city, including its gates and surrounding defenses. This intricate artwork, now located in the Rijksmuseum, offers a valuable glimpse into the historical context and strategic landscape of this crucial event in Dutch history.