Kaart van beleg en verovering van Sas-van-Gent, 1644 1649 - 1651

"Kaart van beleg en verovering van Sas-van-Gent, 1644," is an anonymous, detailed map of the Siege of Sas van Ghent, a key battle in the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) between the Dutch and the Spanish. The map depicts the strategic position of the fortress, Sas van Ghent, showcasing the surrounding landscape, waterways, and defensive structures. The map notes the key dates of the siege: July 18, 1644, the start of the siege, and September 6, 1644, the date of the fortress' surrender. Created between 1649 and 1651, the map offers a valuable historical record of a pivotal event in Dutch history. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.