Het begin van de aanleg van de Fossa Eugeniana, 1626 1626

"Het begin van de aanleg van de Fossa Eugeniana, 1626" is an engraving by Wolfgang Kilian depicting the beginning of the construction of the Fossa Eugeniana canal in 1626. This intricate map, housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the geographical features and strategic importance of the canal project, a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The engraving's detailed rendering of towns, fortifications, and waterways provides valuable insight into the landscape and military efforts of the period. This artwork exemplifies the genre of cartographic engraving, combining scientific accuracy with artistic skill to visually document an important historical event.