The Siege of Groningen, 1672
The Siege of Groningen, 1672
About this piece
This detailed artwork captures the Siege of Groningen between July and August 1672. At the top, a map of the city illustrates the positions of the besieging troops. The center features an intricate map of the city and its immediate surroundings, depicted on a lion's skin and flanked by allegorical figures representing Prudence and Strength. Below this, a dramatic scene shows Groningen under heavy fire. Accompanying these vivid depictions is a four-column text detailing the events, complete with legends A-T and 1-17.
Artist: Romeyn de Hooghe
Title: The Siege of Groningen, 1672
Date: 1672
Related tags: romeyn de hooghe, siege of groningen, 1672, historical maps, dutch golden age, allegorical art
Dimensions: 2015 x 2718 (Nearest commonly-used ratio: 3:4)
Image file name: beleg_van_groningen_1672_2699efd2.jpeg
Image file size: 12189572
Time image uploaded: 2024-07-05T14:39:37.000Z
License: CC0 (Creative Commons 0)
Source: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam