Grote kaart van het beleg van Namen (blad nr. 1), 1695 1695

Gilliam van der Gouwen’s detailed 1695 engraving, "Grote kaart van het beleg van Namen (blad nr. 1)", depicts the Siege of Namur, a significant battle in the Nine Years' War. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays the strategic landscape around the city of Namur, including the Sambre River and surrounding terrain. The artist uses intricate lines and shading to represent the topography, fortifications, and surrounding villages. The top left corner features a winged figure blowing a trumpet, symbolizing the military power of the siege. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the military strategies and landscape of 17th-century Europe.