Copie van den Brief aan de Ed Mogende Heeren de Gecommitteerde Raden ter Admiraliteit residerende tot Rotterdam Possibly 1666

This broadside, likely produced in 1666, documents a naval battle in the Second Anglo-Dutch War, featuring an account of the events of June 11-14, 1666. The document, titled "Copie van den Brief aan de Ed. Mogende Heeren de Gecommitteerde Raden ter Admiraliteit residerende tot Rotterdam," was created by Johan de Liefde, a Dutch naval commander and writer. De Liefde's account, written in Dutch, describes the Dutch forces' successes against the English, including the capture of several ships and the actions of Vice-Admiral Rutger de Ruyter. The artwork's visual appeal stems from the elegant use of typography and the detailed narrative within, making it a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of 17th-century naval warfare.