Middelburg gaat over naar de prins, 1574 1613 - 1615

"Middelburg gaat over naar de prins, 1574" (Middelburg Surrenders to the Prince, 1574) is a 17th-century engraving by an unknown artist depicting the surrender of the city of Middelburg to Prince William of Orange during the Eighty Years' War. The scene is captured in a detailed and dramatic manner, with ships and soldiers maneuvering in a dynamic composition. The artist has included a Latin inscription at the bottom, detailing the historical event and the context of the war. The engraving, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides valuable insights into the visual culture and historical context of the Dutch Golden Age.