Beleg en verovering van het Fort Real in Brazilië door kolonel Artichewsky, 1635 1651 - 1652

This anonymous engraving, "Beleg en verovering van het Fort Real in Brazilië door kolonel Artichewsky, 1635," depicts the siege and conquest of Fort Real in Brazil by Colonel Artichewsky in 1635. The detailed map-like illustration is a historically significant work of art, showcasing the strategic layout of the fort and its surroundings. The meticulous rendering of the landscape, including trees, rivers, and fortifications, highlights the importance of this battle in Dutch-Portuguese colonial conflicts. This engraving offers valuable insight into the military tactics and the terrain of 17th-century Brazil.