Beleg van Oostende: verovering van de forten in de polder door het Spaanse leger, 1603 1603 - 1604

This anonymous, detailed engraving from 1603-1604, titled "Beleg van Oostende: verovering van de forten in de polder door het Spaanse leger, 1603", depicts the Siege of Ostend. It is a visual representation of the Spanish forces' strategic capture of fortifications in the Dutch polder, a key event in the Eighty Years' War. The engraving uses intricate lines and shading to depict the fortifications, troops, and terrain, providing a unique perspective on this historical conflict. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the complexities of 17th-century warfare and the importance of strategic control in a time of intense European conflict.