Beleg van Breda (blad middenrechts), 1637 by Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode

Beleg van Breda (blad middenrechts), 1637 1637

balthasarfloriszvanberckenrode

rijksmuseum

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

linework heavy

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

"Beleg van Breda (blad middenrechts), 1637," a detailed map of the Siege of Breda, was created by Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode in 1637. This intricate engraving depicts the strategic layout of the city and its surrounding countryside, with emphasis on the fortifications and siege lines. This work provides valuable insight into 17th-century military tactics and the landscape of Breda during the siege, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy.