Beleg van Hulst door Frederik Hendrik, 1645 by Anonymous

Beleg van Hulst door Frederik Hendrik, 1645 1651 - 1652

pen and ink

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

This anonymous print depicts the siege of Hulst by Frederick Henry in 1645. It is a detailed map of the terrain, including the surrounding water bodies and the positions of the Dutch and Spanish forces. The map is visually striking, depicting the strategic importance of Hulst during the Eighty Years' War. It gives a vivid representation of the military tactics and siege warfare during this historical period.