Beleg van Deventer in Overijssel, 1578 1578

This 1578 map, created by Dutch artist Joannes van Doetechum, depicts the siege of Deventer in the Netherlands. The detailed engraving illustrates the city's fortifications, surrounding landscape, and the strategic positioning of troops during the siege. It is an important historical artifact that offers insight into the military tactics and urban planning of the time. The map's layout and inscriptions reveal the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his desire to accurately represent the siege, a pivotal event in Dutch history. This map is a valuable historical document and provides a visual record of a significant event in the Dutch War of Independence.