Kaart van het beleg van Sas-van-Gent door Frederik Hendrik, 1629 1732 - 1733

This 1732–33 etching by Bernard Picart depicts the Siege of Sas van Ghent by Prince Frederick Henry in 1644, which was a crucial moment in the Eighty Years’ War. The map-like illustration shows a detailed plan of the siege, including the fortifications and surrounding landscape. The artwork features a group of figures in the foreground, which adds a human element to the historical event. It is a powerful visual representation of a significant event in Dutch history and a notable example of Picart's work.