Beleg van Bergen op Zoom, 1622 1622

Nicolaes van Geelkercken's "Beleg van Bergen op Zoom, 1622" (1622) is a detailed account of the Siege of Bergen op Zoom in 1622. This Dutch broadside, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, narrates the historical event in a meticulous and informative way. The lengthy text describes the siege, the military tactics employed, and the key figures involved. This captivating piece of historical art provides a valuable glimpse into the events of the Thirty Years' War.