View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695 1695

Dirk Maas’s “View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695” depicts a bird’s eye view of the city of Namur, Belgium, during its siege in 1695. The watercolor painting, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a detailed rendering of the city's fortifications, the Meuse River, and the surrounding countryside. Maas, a Dutch painter known for his precise depictions of landscapes, captures the strategic importance of Namur, a key location in the Nine Years' War. This artwork offers a glimpse into 17th-century military strategy and the artistic representation of historical events.