In 2011, photographer Erwin Olaf gave the story of Leiden's Siege and Relief his own twist. On the occasion of the exhibition and celebration of the 475th anniversary of Leiden's Relief in 2011, Museum De Lakenhal and Leiden University commissioned him to create a modern historical piece and a series of portraits. Erwin Olaf set his dramatic depiction in Leiden's Pieterskerk (Saint Peter's Church) and used 'ordinary' citizens from Leiden to walk on alongside professional models. As such, the inconceivable suffering of the historical population from Leiden was drawn much closer to contemporary visitors. This is not only due to the real people on the photo, but also by using small, contemporary details that Erwin Olaf hid in the photo - including an iPod and flip-flops. The photo is an absolute favourite of the museum's visitors.​​​​​​​