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Poem on the sword with which Johan van Oldenbarnevelt was allegedly beheaded in 1619
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Verse by Matths. van den Broek at the age of twelve. Above the verse is an emblem with the sword. Part of the book with poems from the years 1743-1745 on the sword with which Johan van Oldenbarnevelt was beheaded in 1619. The sword belonged to Frans Greenwood.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineGedicht op het zwaard waarmee Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in 1619 zou zijn onthoofd. 1744-08-25. Matths van den Broek. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.