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Napkin with the Conquest of Mons and the Battle of Malplaquet in 1708
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Linen damask tablecloth with the conquest of Bergen (Mons). The field, from bottom to top, features the following images: the inscription MALPLACQVE, fighting cavalry, men with cannons, a fortified city, the inscription MONS, a rider with a half-weapon on either side and above it a crowned coat of arms. The borders have armor trophies, and the horizontal borders additionally have a cartouche containing the inscription LA BATAILLE ET PRYSE DE LA VILLE DE MONS PAR LES ALIES.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineServet met Verovering van Mons en de slag bij Malplaquet in 1708. c. 1709 - c. 1750. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
