Beleg van Oldeklooster, 1535 1612 - 1614

This engraving titled "Beleg van Oldeklooster, 1535" by an anonymous artist is a depiction of the siege of the Oldeklooster in 1535. Dated 1612-1614, the work is a visual record of the siege in the Netherlands, and depicts the surrounding landscape, the buildings of the cloister, and the army preparing for battle. The artwork utilizes a detailed and realistic style, and it is a rare example of a historical record of the siege. This engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, was likely made for a contemporary audience interested in this historic event.