Beschrijving van de gebeurtenissen rond de benoeming van Willem III tot kapitein-generaal, 1672 1672

This 1672 broadside, titled "Beschrijving van de gebeurtenissen rond de benoeming van Willem III tot kapitein-generaal, 1672," is a historical document from the Rijksmuseum depicting the events surrounding Willem III's appointment as Captain-General in 1672. An anonymous artist created the image, featuring a small illustration of a figure on horseback at the top, likely representing Willem III. The artwork uses a combination of text and images to chronicle this important moment in Dutch history. The text includes the date of Willem III's oath, providing a valuable historical reference. The use of Dutch, the title's focus on Willem III, and the reference to his Captain-Generalship point to the artwork's significance for understanding Dutch history.