Facsimile van een brief van Jan van Speijk aan dhr. J. van Glein, 1821 1831 - 1832

This artwork, a facsimile of a letter from Jan van Speijk, was created by Willem Cornelis van Baarsel between 1831 and 1832. The handwritten letter, written in 1821, is a copy of a letter sent by Jan van Speijk, a Dutch Lieutenant, to J. van Glein. This artwork is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of cultural flourishing in the Netherlands. The Rijksmuseum currently houses this artwork, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Dutch history through this beautifully crafted facsimile.