Slag van Lekkerbeetje, 1600 1630 - 1680

"Slag van Lekkerbeetje" is an anonymous etching depicting a historical battle scene. It depicts a chaotic cavalry charge in a landscape setting, with the Dutch coat of arms featured prominently at the top. Created between 1630 and 1680, it is believed to commemorate the Battle of Lekkerbeetje fought during the Eighty Years' War. Held in the Rijksmuseum, this work provides valuable insight into 17th-century Dutch military history, depicting the ferocity and chaos of such engagements. It is a testament to the enduring power of visual art to capture and preserve historic events.