Reliëf met scène uit de Tachtigjarige Oorlog [?]

About this artwork

height 165 mm x width 263 mm

Art Historical Context

This captivating albumen print, titledReliëf met scène uit de Tachtigjarige Olog* (Relief with Scene from the Eighty Years' [?]), was created by Dutch photographer Willem Frederik Vinken between 1879 and 1890. Measuring a modest 165 mm high by 263 mm wide, it captures a sculpted relief depicting a dramatic moment from the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule (1568–1648), a pivotal conflict that forged the Netherlands' path to independence. Vinkenbos, renowned for his meticulous documentation of sculptures and historical artifacts, used photography to preserve and share these cultural treasures wi...