Ontzet van Bredevoort, 1606 by Anonymous

Ontzet van Bredevoort, 1606 1613 - 1615

pen and ink

architectural sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

linework heavy

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

This anonymous etching, "Ontzet van Bredevoort, 1606," depicts the Siege of Bredevoort, a historical event in the Dutch Eighty Years' War. The artwork provides an aerial perspective of the fortified town, with soldiers marching towards the walls and a fiery explosion within the city. Created between 1613 and 1615, the piece showcases a detailed yet stylized representation of military action and reinforces the importance of this strategic victory. The etching currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the Dutch Republic's tumultuous past.