Koppelstok voor de poort van Den Briel, 1572 1787

"Koppelstok voor de poort van Den Briel, 1572" is an etching by Harmanus Vinkeles, created in 1787. The etching depicts a scene from the Siege of Brielle, a pivotal moment in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. A figure, likely a sailor, stands before a fortified city gate, pointing towards a fleet of ships in the distance. The scene, likely based on historical accounts, captures the tension and drama of this significant event. The etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a small yet powerful piece of historical art, highlighting the Dutch struggle for independence.