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Drinking bowl, to celebrate the relief of Bergen op Zoom
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
In 1622 Bergen op Zoom weathers a Spanish siege lasting 86 days. The city ‘remains brave’ as noted in the song Merck toch hoe sterck (See how strong). This drinking bowl is made to commemorate this valiant deed.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineDrinkschaal, ter viering van het ontzet van Bergen op Zoom. c. 1625. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
