Beleg van Oostende: de wapenstilstand op 24-25 december 1601 1601 - 1604

This anonymous 17th century print, *Beleg van Oostende: de wapenstilstand op 24-25 december 1601*, depicts the truce agreement between the Spanish and Dutch forces at the Siege of Ostend during the Eighty Years' War. The detailed scene includes soldiers, cannons, and fortifications, and is a striking example of the use of printmaking to record and disseminate historical events. The image provides a unique visual record of the siege, a pivotal moment in Dutch history, offering a glimpse into the lives and struggles of the people of Ostend.