Aanval op Kattenburg 1787 - 1789

"Aanval op Kattenburg" (Attack on Kattenburg) is an etching by Carel Jacob de Huyser, created between 1787 and 1789. The detailed artwork depicts the Dutch city of Kattenburg under attack during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, with smoke billowing from cannon fire. The scene is a historical record of the siege, highlighting the strategic importance of the location and the impact of the war on the city. The etching provides a glimpse into the 18th century Dutch landscape and military tactics of the time.