Rheinberg versterkt door graaf Ernst Casimir, 1605 1605

Baptista van Doetechum’s *Rheinberg versterkt door graaf Ernst Casimir, 1605* is a detailed etching and engraving depicting the fortified city of Rheinberg in 1605. This map-like artwork showcases the strategic location of the city along the Rhine River and includes a key with a detailed description of the fortifications. This piece of graphic art would have been used to demonstrate the defensive strength of the city during a period of conflict in the Netherlands. It can be found in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.