Beleg van Augsburg, 1703 1712 - 1715

This 18th-century engraving by Johann August Corvinus depicts the Siege of Augsburg in 1703. The scene is framed by elaborate baroque ornamentation, characteristic of the era. The central image shows a detailed depiction of the siege, likely based on eyewitness accounts or contemporary maps. The image showcases the artist's skill in capturing the complexity of the event, while the ornate frame elevates the historical event to a grander scale. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable insight into the War of the Spanish Succession and the artistic conventions of the period.