Stadsgezicht met een belegering door middel van greppels 1732

"Stadsgezicht met een belegering door middel van greppels", created in 1732 by Dutch artist Jacques Rigaud, depicts a detailed scene of a city under siege. This etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, captures the tense atmosphere of a military conflict. Rigaud, known for his meticulous attention to detail, portrays a panoramic view of the fortified city, with soldiers, cannons, and trenches, offering a glimpse into 18th-century military tactics and urban warfare. The artwork's historical significance lies in its documentation of the siege and the artist's ability to convey the scale and drama of such an event.