Belegering van een stad 1716 - 1761

"Belegering van een stad" (Siege of a City), created by Pieter Tanjé between 1716 and 1761, is a detailed engraving that captures the intensity of a military siege. The artwork depicts a group of soldiers scaling a fortified city wall, their ladders poised against the imposing stone structure. The scene is filled with tension and suspense as the soldiers prepare for a daring assault, their faces etched with determination. The city itself, visible in the background, appears vulnerable and besieged. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the bravery of those who fought in the face of danger.