Beleg van Oostende: de wapenstilstand op 24-25 december 1601 1601 - 1615

"Beleg van Oostende: de wapenstilstand op 24-25 december 1601" is an anonymous 17th-century etching depicting the truce between the Dutch and Spanish armies during the Siege of Ostend in 1601. This scene, likely made as part of a series, is a historical snapshot of the conflict, focusing on the human figures rather than grand battle scenes. The image shows the troops lined up for the truce, a central carriage containing key negotiators, and the details of the fort in the background, showcasing the work of an anonymous engraver. The etching is held in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its historical and artistic significance.