De bestorming van Coevorden, 1672 1672 - 1673

"De bestorming van Coevorden, 1672" is an anonymous etching from the Rijksmuseum depicting the siege of Coevorden in 1672. The print depicts the star-shaped fortress of Coevorden, with an army of soldiers in the foreground preparing for the attack. The work is a valuable historical document providing insight into military tactics and architecture during the Dutch Golden Age. The etching's detailed depiction of the fort and the attacking army provides a visual narrative of the historical event. This piece is a significant example of 17th-century Dutch graphic art and a compelling window into a pivotal moment in Dutch history.