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The Earl of Leicester as Protector of the Protestants, 1587
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Tin medal, on the obverse the Earl of Leicester offering protection to the Dutch provinces in the form of the mantle of the crowned Elizabeth of England, with inscription; on the reverse the Pope and clergy falling from heaven, with inscription.
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Credit lineDe graaf van Leicester als beschermheer van de protestanten 1587. 1587. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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