Beleg van Damiate, 1219 1749 - 1759

"Belegering van Damiate, 1219" is an etching by Jacob Folkema, a Dutch artist born in 1692. This artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the siege of Damietta in 1219 during the Fifth Crusade. The detailed, yet small-scale scene, shows soldiers positioned on ships, engaged in combat with defenders atop a fortified city wall. This etching likely reflects a historical event, suggesting a strong interest in military history and the crusades during the 18th century.