Beleg van Geertruidenberg, 1593 1601 - 1612

This detailed etching, "Beleg van Geertruidenberg, 1593," by Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo, depicts the Siege of Geertruidenberg in 1593. Created between 1601 and 1612, the print showcases the strategic layout of the fortified town, with its intricate network of ramparts, canals, and surrounding landscape. The meticulous rendering of soldiers, ships, and military maneuvers offers a glimpse into the tactics and scale of this historical event. The etching is a valuable document of military history, offering a visual account of the Siege of Geertruidenberg, a significant moment in the Eighty Years' War.