Beleg van Amersfoort, 1543 1782 - 1784

This etching, titled "Beleg van Amersfoort, in’t-Jaar 1543," was created by Dutch artist Simon Fokke between 1782 and 1784. Depicting the siege of Amersfoort in 1543, the scene showcases a group of soldiers on horseback, with a tent and other soldiers in the background. Fokke’s detailed, precise style is evident in the depiction of the military figures and landscape. This piece is part of a larger series that narrates the history of the Netherlands through engravings.