Beleg van Braunschweig, 1617 1617 - 1619

"Beleg van Braunschweig, 1617" is a detailed engraving by Frans Hogenberg depicting the siege of Braunschweig in 1617. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a bird's-eye view of the city, showcasing its fortifications and the surrounding countryside. The intricate details of the siege, including troops, cannons, and encampments, give viewers a glimpse into the tactics and hardships of 17th-century warfare. The engraving's historical significance lies in its documentation of this crucial event in the Thirty Years' War.