Briefje van Cabeljau en andere Alkmaarders aan de prins van Oranje met verzoek om hulp, 1573 1873

This is a photograph of a historical document titled "Briefje van Cabeljau en andere Alkmaarders aan de prins van Oranje met verzoek om hulp, 1573" by J. de (fotograaf) Haas. The document is a letter written in 1573 from the inhabitants of Alkmaar to Prince William of Orange requesting help. The document is a significant piece of Dutch history, providing insight into the lives of citizens during the Eighty Years' War. The photograph captures the detail of the handwritten document, allowing viewers to see the original penmanship. The document's historical importance, combined with the photographic medium, elevates this piece to a significant cultural artifact.