Inname van Geertruidenberg, 1573 1613 - 1615

This anonymous engraving from 1613-1615, titled “Inname van Geertruidenberg, 1573,” depicts the Dutch town of Geertruidenberg during the Eighty Years' War. The view of the town from the water, with ships and small boats, highlights the importance of water transportation. The engraving also shows soldiers entering the town, indicating the event of the Siege of Geertruidenberg in 1573. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a visual representation of Dutch history during a time of conflict and change.