Twee plannen voor de vesting die Alva te Amsterdam wilde bouwen, 1570 1661 - 1663

This anonymous engraving, created between 1661 and 1663, depicts two plans for a fortress that the Spanish governor, the Duke of Alva, planned to build in Amsterdam in 1570. The plans are shown in detailed drawings, with the layout of the fortress visible in both. The engraving offers a historical glimpse into the military architecture of the 16th century and the tension between the Dutch and Spanish during this turbulent period. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, where it serves as a valuable historical document.