Dutch War Of Independence Collection

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 9), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 9), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 8), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 8), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 7), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 7), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 7), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 7), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 6), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 6), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 6), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 6), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 5), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 5), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 5), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 5), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 4), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 4), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 4), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 4), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 3), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 3), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 3), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 3), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 2), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 2), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 2), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 2), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 10), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 10), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 10), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 10), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Frederick Henry at the Surrender of Maastricht, 22 August 1632, 1633-1680. Creator: Pieter Wouwerman
Frederick Henry at the Surrender of Maastricht, 22 August 1632, 1633-1680

Frederik Hendrik's Siege of s-Hertogenbosch, 1629, c.1629-c.1639. Creator: Pieter de Neyn
Frederik Hendrik's Siege of s-Hertogenbosch, 1629, c.1629-c.1639

The Battle of the Zuider Zee, 1573, 1663. Creator: Jan Theunisz. Blanckerhoff
The Battle of the Zuider Zee, 1573, 1663

The Siege of Schenkenschans in 1636, c.1640. Creator: Gerrit van Santen
The Siege of Schenkenschans in 1636, c.1640. Other Title(s): Siege of Schenckenschans by Prince Frederick Henry, April 1636

Departure of Spanish Occupation Troops from Breda, October 10, 1637, 1647-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
Departure of Spanish Occupation Troops from Breda, October 10, 1637, 1647-1683

"Magdalena Moons Begs her Fiancé Francisco Valdez to Postpone the Storming of Leiden another night
"Magdalena Moons Begs her Fiance Francisco Valdez to Postpone the Storming of Leiden another night, 1574, 1840-1850

Prince Maurits Astride the White Warhorse Presented to him after his Victory at Nieuwpoort, c.1633-c.1635

The Famished People after the Relief of the Siege of Leiden, 1574-1629. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Famished People after the Relief of the Siege of Leiden, 1574-1629. Other Title(s): Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574

Portrait of François van Aerssen (1572-1641), Lord of Sommelsdijk, De Plaat and Spijk, 1636
Portrait of Francois van Aerssen (1572-1641), Lord of Sommelsdijk, De Plaat and Spijk, 1636

Infantry Skirmish in the Eighty Years War, c.1645. Creator: Nicolaas van Eyck
Infantry Skirmish in the Eighty Years War, c.1645. Attributed to Nicolaas van Eyck

Witte Cornelisz de With (1599-1658), Vice-Admiral of Holland and West-Friesland, 1657. Creator: Unknown
Witte Cornelisz de With (1599-1658), Vice-Admiral of Holland and West-Friesland, 1657

Portrait of Sir William Brog (1563-1636), c.1609-c.1633. Creator: Workshop of Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of Sir William Brog (1563-1636), c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Sir Horace Vere (1565-1635), c.1615-c.1633. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Sir Horace Vere (1565-1635), c.1615-c.1633

Portrait of Nicolaas Schmelzing (1561-1629), c.1609-c.1633. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Nicolaas Schmelzing (1561-1629), c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Willem de Zoete de Laeke (?-1637), Lord of Hautain, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of William (1592-1642), Count of Nassau-Siegen, c.1620-c.1630. Creator: Workshop of Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of William (1592-1642), Count of Nassau-Siegen, c.1620-c.1630

Portrait of Philips (1566-95), Count of Nassau, c.1610-c.1620. Creator: Workshop of Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of Philips (1566-95), Count of Nassau, c.1610-c.1620

The Siege of Jülich, 1621-22, c.1635. Creator: Sebastian Vrancx
The Siege of Julich, 1621-22, c.1635. Scene from the Eighty Years War. Attributed to Sebastiaen Vrancx

Portrait of Ernst Casimir (1573-1632), Count of Nassau-Dietz, c.1623-c.1633

Portrait of Lodewijk Günther (1575-1604), Count of Nassau, c.1609-c.1633. Creator
Portrait of Lodewijk Gunther (1575-1604), Count of Nassau, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, c.1653. Creator: Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst
Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, c.1653

Kenau Simonsdr Hasselaer, c.1590-c.1609. Creator: Unknown
Kenau Simonsdr Hasselaer, c.1590-c.1609

The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Other Title(s): The Battle of the Downs against the Spanish Armada, 21 October 1639

Battle for the Gold Staff (Dominion of the World), c.1615-c.1630. Creator: Adam Willaerts
Battle for the Gold Staff (Dominion of the World), c.1615-c.1630. Other Title(s): Allegory of the Victory of the Dutch over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607

Portrait of Nicolaas Schmelzing (1561-1629), in or after 1611. Creator: Workshop of Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of Nicolaas Schmelzing (1561-1629), in or after 1611

Portrait of Willem I (1533-84), Prince of Orange, called William the Silent, c.1632. Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, 1651. Creator: Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst
Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, 1651. Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst

Sack of a Town, 1600s. Creator: Vrancx, Sebastiaen (1574-1647)
Sack of a Town, 1600s. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Hendrik Count van de Bergh, 1634. Creator: Willem Jacobzoon Delff
Hendrik Count van de Bergh, 1634

Soldier Armed with Broadsword and Shield, 1587. Creator: Gheyn, Jacques (Jacob) de, the Younger (1565-1629)
Soldier Armed with Broadsword and Shield, 1587. Private Collection

Musketeer, 1587. Creator: Gheyn, Jacques (Jacob) de, the Younger (1565-1629)
Musketeer, 1587. Private Collection

William I, Prince of Orange, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World
3714012 William I, Prince of Orange, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub. c.1882 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William I, Prince of Orange)

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The Dutch War of Independence was a tumultuous period in the history of the Netherlands, marked by violence, resistance, and the quest for freedom. The engraving depicting mass executions carried out by the Spanish at Haarlem in 1573 serves as a haunting reminder of the brutality endured by the Dutch people during this time. Amidst this chaos, William I, Prince of Orange emerged as a prominent figure. His unwavering determination to fight against Spanish oppression is captured in Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World. William's leadership played a crucial role in inspiring his fellow countrymen to resist and reclaim their independence. One such instance was seen in Amsterdam when Spanish soldiers were repulsed by brave Dutch fighters. This illustration from depicts an intense battle scene that symbolizes the resilience and courage displayed by those who fought for their homeland. The sack of Mechelen further exemplifies the horrors faced by innocent civilians caught in between warring factions. Through an engraving dating back to 1572, we witness firsthand how mercilessly cities were pillaged and destroyed during this conflict. In contrast to these scenes of war and destruction, Plankenau Simonsdr Hasselaer's oil painting captures moments of peace amidst turmoil. Painted between 1590-1609, it offers glimpses into daily life during this era - reminding us that even amidst chaos, ordinary people continued with their lives. Charlotte de Bourbon's portrait from 1581 highlights another aspect of this war: its impact on individuals' lives. As she gazes solemnly at us through an engraving, we can only imagine her personal struggles as she navigated through these turbulent times. William II de la Marck's ink and tempera depiction showcases one man's experience during what would later be known as the Eighty Years War (1568-1648). It serves as a testament to both individual stories within larger conflicts and also demonstrates the diversity of experiences during this period.