Schans Papenmuts gebouwd door Maurits in de Rijn, 1620 1620

This anonymous 1620 engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the Dutch fortified town of Schans Papenmuts, built by Maurice of Nassau. The detailed bird’s-eye view showcases the intricate defenses of the town, including its surrounding moats and bastions. The inscription provides insight into the town's strategic importance in the Dutch Republic, its location between the cities of Gorn and Horn in the Rhine region, and its construction in 1620. The image provides a glimpse into the military architecture of the Dutch Golden Age.