Gezicht op de vesting Schenkenschans 1624 - 1652

Bonaventura Peeters I, a Dutch painter known for his detailed depictions of ships and sea battles, created this intricate etching, "Gezicht op de vesting Schenkenschans," between 1624 and 1652. This captivating piece portrays a bird's-eye view of a fortified island, Schenkenschans, showing its strategic layout with surrounding waterways and surrounding landscape. The meticulous detail and realistic representation of the architecture and terrain are characteristic of Peeters' work and highlight his mastery of etching, a popular artistic technique in the Dutch Golden Age. This artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the importance of fortifications and maritime defense in 17th-century Netherlands.