Beleg van de schans Papenmuts, 1622 1622

"Beleg van de schans Papenmuts, 1622" is an etching by Dirk Eversen Lons, depicting the Siege of Papenmuts in 1622. Created in 1622, this detailed map-like artwork shows the fortified island with its surrounding landscape, military encampments, and waterways, likely the Rhine River. It provides a visual historical record of this key military event, offering insight into Dutch military architecture and the strategy employed during sieges. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork is a valuable historical document for understanding the Dutch Golden Age.