Tweede Belegeringe der stercke Stadt Rynsberck, Rheinberg by Jan Janszoon Orlers 1645.

Rheinberg, Antique 17th century engraving in hand coloring.
Original engraving depict the Dutch and Spanish military battles during the Eighty Years' War.
Authors Orlers, Jan Janszn.
Measuring 15 x 12.5 inches (38 x 29 cm), this antique map is in excellent condition.

History: Rheinberg, situated along the Rhine River, witnessed several sieges and battles throughout its history due to its strategic location. Orlers' work would have contributed to the documentation and preservation of the events that occurred during the Second Siege of Rheinberg.

The "Tweede Belegeringe der stercke Stadt Rynsberck Rheinberg" refers to the Second Siege of Rheinberg, a fortified city in present-day Germany, by the Dutch Republic during the Eighty Years' War.
The Eighty Years' War was a conflict between the Dutch provinces and Spain for independence and religious freedom.

Jan Janszoon Orlers (1570–1646) was a Dutch historian, city secretary, and author who chronicled historical events, including wars and sieges. His work often included detailed descriptions and sometimes illustrations or engravings depicting these events.

Orlers' work on the siege of Rheinberg might have contained engravings or illustrations portraying scenes from the conflict.
These engraving have depicted aspects of the siege, such as battles, fortifications, soldiers, and the general atmosphere of the warfare during that time.

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