Beleg van Grol door Frederik Hendrik, 1627 1627

"Beleg van Grol door Frederik Hendrik, 1627" is a 1627 engraving by Hendrick Hondius I, depicting the siege of Groenlo by Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, during the Eighty Years' War. The detailed map shows the strategic layout of the siege, including the fortifications, trenches, and troop movements. Hondius's work is considered an important example of 17th-century Dutch cartography and military art, offering valuable insights into the tactics and landscapes of historical warfare. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in scientific accuracy and meticulous detail.