Beleg van Sluis door het Staatse leger onder Maurits, 1604 1647 - 1649

This 17th-century map, "Beleg van Sluis door het Staatse leger onder Maurits, 1604," depicts the Siege of Sluis, a pivotal event in the Eighty Years' War. The anonymous artist skillfully captures the strategic layout of the Dutch town, including the surrounding fortifications and the waterways. This detailed plan of the siege underscores the importance of military cartography in the 17th century and offers a glimpse into the complexities of Dutch military operations. It is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.