Beleg van Nijmegen, 1591 1613 - 1615

This anonymous 17th-century engraving, "Beleg van Nijmegen, 1591," depicts the siege of Nijmegen, a city in the Netherlands, during the Eighty Years' War. The detailed perspective offers a bird's-eye view of the city, showcasing its fortifications and surrounding landscape, while smaller figures highlight the scale of the battle. The scene captures the historical event, emphasizing the strategic importance of Nijmegen and the military tactics of the era. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical record of the conflict and a testament to the anonymous artist's skill in conveying a complex scene in detail.