Beleg van Bergen op Zoom, 1747 1747

This 1747 engraving by Dutch artist Elias Baeck depicts the Siege of Bergen op Zoom, a key battle in the War of the Austrian Succession. The detailed map shows the fortifications of the city and the positions of the attacking Austrian and Dutch troops. The engraving's precise lines and intricate details give viewers a glimpse into the tactical complexities of 18th-century warfare. The image includes a key explaining the locations of various military features, including the Dutch and Austrian camps and the fortress walls. The small, detailed scale model of the Siege of Bergen op Zoom offers a glimpse into the history of military strategy.