Beschieting van Maastricht door de Fransen, 1673 1673

"Beschieting van Maastricht door de Fransen, 1673" is a 17th-century print depicting the 1673 Siege of Maastricht by the French. The anonymous artist uses intricate detail to show the siege from a bird’s-eye perspective, with the city walls and the surrounding countryside visible. The bombardment is shown in progress, with cannon fire and smoke filling the scene. The print provides a glimpse into a pivotal event in the Franco-Dutch War, and is a valuable historical document for understanding 17th-century warfare.