Beleg van Oostende, 1601-1602 1601 - 1602

Baptista van Doetechum's "Beleg van Oostende, 1601-1602," a detailed map of the Siege of Ostend, provides a visual chronicle of this crucial moment in Dutch history. Completed between 1601 and 1602, the map offers a bird's-eye view of the fortified city and its surrounding landscape, capturing the intricate details of the siege lines and defensive structures. The accompanying text in Dutch, detailing the strategies and key figures of the siege, further enriches our understanding of this significant event. This remarkable work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistic and cartographic skills of its time.