Coevorden Dike breach Holland Old etching Valckenier 1675

Coevorden Dike breach Holland Old etching Valckenier 1675
Title: Het Doorbreken van den Dyck by Coeverden.
Dike Breach near Fortress of Coevorden

Description:
Explore a remarkable piece of history with this fine antique engraving depicting the dramatic dike breach near the Fortress of Coevorden.
This 17th-century engraving showcases the strategic flooding employed by the Dutch defenders during their conflict with the Bishop of Münster, Christoph Bernhard von Galen.
Known as "Bommen Berend" for his use of artillery, the Bishop's cavalry and artillery were devastatingly washed away by the waters from the breached dike.
This event highlights the innovative defensive tactics of the Dutch Republic, who used their watery landscape to prevent invaders.

Historical Context:
During the Dutch struggle for independence, the Bishop of Münster launched aggressive campaigns to reclaim territories.
The Dutch, renowned for their advanced use of water defenses, strategically flooded areas around Coevorden, effectively repelling the Münster forces and securing their territory.

Artist:
Origin: Tooneel des oorlogs, opgerecht in de Vereenigde Nederlanden : door de wapenen van de koningen van Vrankryk en Engeland, Keulsche en Munstersche Bisschoppen : tegen de Staten der Vereenigde Nederlanden, en hare geallieerden ...
by Bos, Lambert van den, 1610-1698; Hagen, Christian Published 1675
engraver: Valckenier.

Product Details:
Sheet app.: 33 x 29.5 cm. 13 x 11.75 inches.
Image app:. 29.5 x 18 cm. 11.75 x 7 inches.
Condition: Well-preserved for its age, this print exhibits only minor signs of wear, adding to its antique appeal.
This engraving is an essential addition to any collection, offering a detailed and historically significant view of the dike breach near Coevorden.

Keywords:
Dike breach, Holland, Fortress of Coevorden, antique engraving, Bishop of Münster, Dutch Republic, tactical inundation, Münster cavalry, artillery, Dutch water defenses, Christoph Bernhard von Galen, Bommen Berend, 17th-century engraving, Dutch military strategy, Coevorden defense, historical art, collectible print.

Category:
Antique Prints, Historical Engravings, Dutch History, 17th Century Maps, Collectible Art.
Condition: Fine engraving in very good condition with good margins.