Beleg van Steenwijk, 1592 1600 - 1601

Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo's "Beleg van Steenwijk, 1592" is a detailed engraving depicting the Siege of Steenwijk during the Eighty Years' War. This 17th-century artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a historical document as well as a work of art, providing a visual representation of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain. The bird's-eye view of the siege, with its meticulous depiction of soldiers, fortifications, and surrounding landscapes, offers a glimpse into the tactics and realities of 16th-century warfare.