Tekstblad bij een prent van de zeeslag bij Duins, 1639 1639 - 1640

This 17th-century document, created by an anonymous artist, details the naval battle of Downs, which took place in 1639, between the Dutch and Spanish fleets. This textual artwork, known as a "tekstblad" in Dutch, likely served as an informational pamphlet, providing a detailed account of the battle for contemporary audiences. The Rijksmuseum houses this piece, which stands at 463 mm tall and 130 mm wide.