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Demolition of the forts of Leeuwarden, Harlingen, and Stavoren
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Demolition of the forts of Leeuwarden, Harlingen, and Stavoren

anonymous · 1580 · striking (metalworking); copper (metal)

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

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Copper medal. Obverse: demolition of the three forts by men with pickaxes, wheelbarrows, horses etc. under a coat of arms within the legend. Reverse: Goliath with spear in full armour and David with his sling within the legend.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
jetonLeeuwardenHarlingenStavorenTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSlechten van de forten van Leeuwarden, Harlingen en Staveren. 1580. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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