Gevecht op de Haarlemse stadswallen, 1573 1853 - 1861

"Gevicht op de Haarlemse stadswallen, 1573" is a black and white lithograph by Dutch artist Jan van der Veen, created between 1853 and 1861. The image depicts a battle scene with a dynamic composition of figures, including soldiers firing muskets and civilians caught in the crossfire. The print is part of a larger series commemorating the Siege of Haarlem during the Eighty Years' War. It's a powerful depiction of the violence and chaos that occurred during this significant historical event. The print is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 162mm in height and 241mm in width.