Kaart van het beleg van Huis te Gennep (tekstblad vervolg), 1641 1641

This 1641 map by Dutch cartographer Claes Jansz. Visscher depicts the Siege of Gennep, a strategic battle fought between the Dutch and Spanish during the Eighty Years’ War. The map’s detailed text, primarily in Dutch, provides insights into the military tactics, troop movements, and key figures involved in the siege. The meticulously drawn map captures the geographic features of the region, including the fortifications of Huis te Gennep, showcasing Visscher’s expertise in military cartography. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this map stands as a valuable historical document illuminating a significant chapter in Dutch military history.