Bombardement van Geldern (middel en rechter plaat), 1703 1703

This 1703 print, by Dutch artist Jan van Huchtenburg, depicts the bombardment of Geldern during the War of the Spanish Succession. The scene shows Prussian troops firing cannons at the fortified city, with smoke billowing from the explosions. The artist uses detail to portray the intensity of the battle, focusing on the artillery and the soldiers maneuvering around the cannons. This print is a visual record of the devastating effects of warfare in the early 18th century. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the skill of van Huchtenburg, known for his battle scenes.