Bestorming van een stad in brand 1541

"Bestorming van een stad in brand" is a 1541 woodcut print by an anonymous artist depicting a city under attack. The scene shows a walled city on fire, with soldiers attempting to scale the walls using ladders. The detail of the soldiers climbing the ladder and the smoke and flames billowing from the city suggests a tense and dramatic moment. This woodcut, possibly intended for a historical publication, is a fine example of the graphic art popular in the 16th century, demonstrating a dramatic use of line and shadow.