Beleg van Maastricht, 1676 1676

comic strip sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

ink line art

personal sketchbook

linework heavy

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

storyboard and sketchbook work

This 1676 print, "Beleg van Maastricht, 1676," by an anonymous artist, depicts the Siege of Maastricht, a crucial event in the Franco-Dutch War. The artwork comprises three sections: a top view of the city, a detailed map of the fortifications, and a key explaining the various locations and military maneuvers. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a valuable glimpse into the intricacies of 17th-century military campaigns and the strategic importance of Maastricht.