Gedicht bij de prent van het ontzet van Kopenhagen, 1659 1659

"Gedicht bij de prent van het ontzet van Kopenhagen" (1659), by Joost van den Vondel, is a printed poem that celebrates the defense of Copenhagen against a Swedish siege in 1659. The artwork, which is located in the Rijksmuseum, is a horizontal, narrow piece with detailed ornamentation. The text includes a large, ornamental letter "D," as well as columns of text that detail the poem. The poem celebrates King Frederick III, who led the defense of Copenhagen against the invading Swedes. The poem was a tribute to the courage of the Danish people and their king. The poem also highlights the bravery of the Danish soldiers and the strength of the city's defenses. This artwork is a visual example of the importance of this event in Dutch history and the cultural role of poetry as a means of celebrating important events and figures.