Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This plate illustrates the Swedish invasion of Prussia by King Gustavus Adolphus in May 1626. The force consisted of 125 ships and 8,000 men.Although successful he failed to capture Dantzig.