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Heroic death of Jan Carel Josephus van Speyk
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Heroic death of Jan Carel Josephus van Speyk

David van der Kellen (1804-1879) · 1831 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver medal. Obverse: winged Genius with a flag above the Scheldt, upon which a cannon boat explodes within a legend; section: inscription. Reverse: inscription under a star within an oak wreath.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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history medalJan van SpeykAntwerpScheldeZelfopoffering van Jan van Speyk
Credit lineHeldendood van Jan Carel Josephus van Speyk. 1831. David van der Kellen (1804-1879). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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