Commemorative plaque for the 300th anniversary of the capture of Den Briel, 1572-1872
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Commemorative plaque of the capture of Den Briel on 1 April 1572, celebrating 300 years of Dutch freedom 1572-1872. Centrally, the ramming of the gate by the Watergeuzen under Lumey. On the left, a Watergeus; on the right, a nobleman. At the top, portraits of William of Orange and Willem Bloys van Treslong. At the bottom, three small scenes with Koppenstok hammering the gate of Den Briel in the center. The print includes a separate explanation. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Customs and Manners in the Narrower Sense. Popular Life. Public Festivals. Princely Entries, (Illuminations, fireworks and the like, public festivals).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description