Beschrijving van de aanslag van Helling op Amsterdam, 1577 18th century

This 18th-century anonymous manuscript, titled “Beschrijving van de aanslag van Helling op Amsterdam, 1577”, is a handwritten document that likely recounts the 1577 attack on Amsterdam by Willem de la Marck, a historical event that is also referred to as the “Sacking of Amsterdam”. Though not a formal artwork, the document is valuable for its historical insights into the event, written with detail and precision. The size of the paper (387 mm by 230 mm) suggests it was likely a personal document, not intended for public display.