Het Staatse leger onder Maurits gelegerd bij Wesel, 1620 1620

"Het Staatse leger onder Maurits gelegerd bij Wesel, 1620" is a detailed map-like engraving by Claes Jansz. Visscher depicting the Dutch army's encampment near the city of Wesel in 1620, during the Eighty Years’ War. This artwork provides a visual representation of the Dutch military's position and strength during this crucial moment in the conflict. The scene is organized into several key sections, with the city of Wesel at the center and the Rhine river curving around it. The composition is particularly striking due to its intricate details: each section of the camp is labeled and identified with a letter and a descriptive caption in Dutch, detailing the various regiments, troops, and equipment. The engraving's size, at 253mm x 279mm, allows for a level of detail that renders the scene almost three-dimensional. This intricate depiction of the Dutch military's tactical positioning highlights the importance of military strategy in the early 17th century and serves as an important historical record of the conflict.