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French invasion and breaking of the unity of the Union
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French invasion and breaking of the unity of the Union

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1674 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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French invasion and dissolution of the Union's unity in 1672. The provinces of Utrecht, Gelderland, and Overijssel throw themselves at the feet of Louis XIV. Others flee or are bound as prisoners. In the middle background, the Dutch Maiden sits on a plateau on four pillars, with the names of the remaining provinces Groningen, Friesland, Zeeland, and Holland behind her. In the background, devils and a beheading. Numbered in the upper right: 3.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineFranse invasie en verbreking van de eenheid van de Unie. 1674. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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