Tekstblad bij de prent van het beleg van Ieper, 1649 1649

This 1649 anonymous text panel, part of a larger artwork depicting the Siege of Ypres (now in the Rijksmuseum), offers a detailed breakdown of the siege's key locations and military units. The panel is written in both Dutch and French, reflecting the multilingual context of the time. It includes descriptions of the city of Ypres itself, the siege lines, the various national contingents involved, and the strategic routes leading to and from the city. The panel provides valuable insight into the complexities of 17th-century warfare and the importance of detailed mapping and logistics.