Beschieting van een stad, ca. 1702 1702 - 1703

This anonymous etching, titled "Beschieting van een stad" (Bombardment of a City), depicts a detailed view of a fortified city under attack. The artwork captures the strategic defenses of the city, including the earthworks and the cannons positioned along the walls. The image provides a glimpse into the reality of 18th-century warfare, highlighting the technical aspects of siege warfare and the vulnerability of cities in the face of artillery bombardment. The etching's detailed depiction offers a valuable historical record of military tactics and urban defense strategies of the period.