Nederlands tekstblad bij de prent van de mislukte aanval op fort Kallo, 1638 1638

This 1638 broadside by Joannes Meyssens depicts the failed Dutch attack on Fort Kallo during the Eighty Years' War. The detailed text, printed in Dutch, provides a commentary on the strategic positions and troop movements involved in the battle. The visual elements of the broadside, including the lettering, layout, and text boxes, are characteristic of 17th-century Dutch printmaking and the burgeoning genre of military reportage. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the complexities of warfare and the meticulous documentation of military engagements in the era.