Fragment painting siege of Ostend 1601-1604

Stadsmuseum Oostende, Belgium

During the Eighty Years’ War was Ostend besieged by a Spansh force commanded by Archduke Albrecht between 5 July 1601-20 September 1604. The fortress was commanded by Dutch troops reinforced by British troops. Finally the Dutch surendered with 30,000-45,000 men killed, wounded or died due to disease, Spanish lossen 60,000-70,000 men.