Uitleg behorend bij een prent met de gevangenneming van de leden van de Raad van State, 1576 1775 - 1799

This anonymous Dutch manuscript, “Uitleg behorend bij een prent met de gevangenneming van de leden van de Raad van State, 1576” (Explanation accompanying a print of the capture of the members of the Council of State, 1576), dates from 1775 to 1799. The document’s text, handwritten in black ink, describes the events leading to the capture of the Council of State, which occurred in 1576 in Brussels, Belgium. This historical document offers insights into the political climate of the Dutch Republic, showcasing the tensions between the Spanish Empire and the Dutch provinces during the Eighty Years’ War. The historical text provides details on the struggle for independence, making this manuscript a valuable source for understanding the turbulent history of the Netherlands.