Bijlage met de opbouw van het leger van Frederik Hendrik voorafgaand aan het beleg van Den Bosch, 1629 1848 - 1850

This document was made in 1829 by Johannes Hermanus de Stoppelaar. It presents the composition of Frederik Hendrik's army prior to the siege of Den Bosch. It's essentially a printed table, a feat achieved through meticulous typesetting and printing techniques. The material here, paper, speaks to the burgeoning print culture of the 19th century, with a high level of literacy that created a demand for military documents such as this one. The layout is precise, dividing the army into infantry, cavalry, and artillery, each section carefully detailed with troop numbers and commanders. The choice of a printed format speaks to the need for disseminating information efficiently. Consider the labor involved: from the papermakers to the typesetters and press operators, this document embodies a complex network of production. It reflects the growing bureaucratization of warfare. This work is a reminder that even seemingly straightforward documents are deeply embedded in the social and economic conditions of their time, blurring the lines between information and craftsmanship.