Beleg van Huis te Gennep, 1641 1641

"Beleg van Huis te Gennep, 1641" is a detailed, topographical map of the Siege of Gennep in 1641, created by Dutch artist Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode. The map depicts the strategic layout of the siege, including the fortifications, trenches, and troop positions of both the besieging Dutch forces and the besieged Spanish defenders. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the military tactics and landscape of 17th-century warfare. This meticulously drawn piece is a valuable historical document as well as an example of the artistic development of mapmaking during the Dutch Golden Age.