Beleg en verovering van Hulst door Frederik Hendrik (tekstblad), 1645 1646

"Beleg en verovering van Hulst door Frederik Hendrik (tekstblad)" is a 1646 artwork by Dutch artist Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort (1634-1669). This detailed text-based artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, documents the siege and capture of Hulst, a strategic city in the Netherlands, by Prince Frederick Henry of Orange in 1645. The work likely served as a historical record and propaganda, glorifying the military achievements of the Prince during the Eighty Years' War. Its text, written in Dutch, describes the events of the siege, highlighting the importance of the victory for the Dutch Republic. The artwork's meticulous composition reflects the meticulous approach to historical documentation and the Dutch Golden Age's penchant for intricate detail.