Dedicatie aan Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, pagina 2 van 2 Possibly 1605

"Dedicatie aan Johan van Oldenbarnevelt" is a handwritten dedication by Dutch Golden Age painter Jan van de Velde I. This manuscript, dated May 1, 1605, is a dedication to Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, a prominent figure in the Dutch Republic. The dedication is written in the form of a letter, expressing gratitude and loyalty towards van Oldenbarnevelt. Van de Velde I's signature appears at the bottom of the letter, demonstrating the artist's personal connection with the recipient. This historical document offers insight into the social and political landscape of the Dutch Golden Age.