Beleg van Hulst, 1645 1645

"Beleg van Hulst, 1645" is a detailed, anonymous map depicting the Siege of Hulst, a pivotal event in the Eighty Years' War between the Dutch Republic and Spain in 1645. This map, held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a meticulous record of the siege, with detailed annotations, fortifications, and troop placements, offering a valuable historical insight into military tactics and the landscape of the battle. The map's inclusion of a bird's eye view of the town of Hulst adds further context to the siege's impact on the surrounding area.