Beleg van Oostende, 1601-1604 1601 - 1603

"Beleg van Oostende, 1601-1604" is an anonymous etching depicting the Siege of Ostend during the Eighty Years' War. This detailed map-like image, measuring 212 mm by 282 mm, highlights the strategic importance of the city and the intense siege that lasted for nearly three years. The artwork captures the fortifications, troops, and ships involved in the battle. The inscription in Dutch reveals the date of the siege, June 1601, and provides a concise account of the Archduke Albert's assault. The print's visual clarity and historical context make it a valuable resource for understanding this pivotal conflict.