Schematische voorstelling van een denkbeeldig beleg, 1726 1726

This anonymous 18th-century print from the Rijksmuseum depicts a schematic representation of an imagined siege. The drawing details the layout of a fortified town with surrounding trenches and camps. The intricately rendered plan includes detailed notations in Dutch, providing a glimpse into the tactical strategies of 18th-century warfare. The artwork is a fascinating example of early military cartography, capturing the complexities of siege warfare during the era.