Penning over het beleg van Amsterdam door Willem II, 1650 1724 - 1726
anonymous
rijksmuseum
graphic-art, print, engraving
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graphic-art
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dutch-golden-age
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cityscape
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history-painting
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engraving
This anonymous engraving, titled "Penning over het beleg van Amsterdam door Willem II, 1650," depicts the coat of arms of Amsterdam with the motto "Wonderlijk klein nood, so vaak ik v. Beschou, so vliegd my. Thaar tebergent hartvol vreugten rou 1650." This artwork commemorates the siege of Amsterdam by Prince William II in 1650. This print is a rare example of a commemorative piece from the 18th century, and it provides insights into the historical significance of the event.
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