Mislukte aanslag op 's-Hertogenbosch, 1585 1613 - 1615

This anonymous engraving, "Mislukte aanslag op 's-Hertogenbosch, 1585," depicts a failed siege of the city of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1585. The scene shows soldiers fleeing from the city walls, while others lie dead or wounded on the ground. The artist's use of detail and perspective brings this historical event to life, capturing the chaos and danger of the situation. The engraving was created between 1613 and 1615, likely as a commemorative piece to remind people of this significant moment in Dutch history. It is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. 's-Hertogenbosch, Siege, Netherlands History, Engraving.