Kaart van het beleg van Breda, 1637 1637

Claes Jansz. Visscher's "Kaart van het beleg van Breda, 1637" (1637) depicts the Siege of Breda, a key event in the Eighty Years' War. This detailed map, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the strategic importance of the city and the intricate network of fortifications surrounding it. The meticulous lines and descriptive annotations highlight the military expertise of Visscher, known for his cartographic accuracy. The visual impact of the map underscores the complex military maneuvers involved in the siege, making it a valuable historical document.