Aanslag van Helling op Amsterdam, 1577, RP-P-OB-79.744, Simon Fokke, between 1722 and 1784

Identification title(s): attack of helling on amsterdam, 1577. Object type: print history print object number: rp-p-ob-79. 744. Catalog reference: fmh 759-[b]. Inscriptions / marks: inscription, bottom, handwritten: 'a battle of cap. N helling on amsterdam ao. 1577. '. Description: attack by helling and ruychaver on amsterdam, november 23, 1577. Fighting on dam square in front of the town hall. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: simon fokke. Place of manufacture: northern netherlands. Dating: 1722 - 1784. Physical characteristics: etching with inscription in pen in brown. Material: paper ink technique: etching / pen. Dimensions: top: h 81 mm × w 42 mm explanation stated before the letter. Subject: what: attack on amsterdam (1577). When: 1577-11-23 - 1577-11-23. Where: dam. Amsterdam town hall (14th century-1652). Who: nicolaas ruychaver jonkheer herman van der helling. Acquisition: purchase 1881. Date: between 1722 and 1784.