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Murder of William I, Prince of Orange-Nassau, by Balthasar Gérard in Delft
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Murder of William I, Prince of Orange-Nassau, by Balthasar Gérard in Delft

Gerard van Bylaer · 1584 · 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: Gerard removes his hat before the Prince of Orange, while he shoots a bullet through his head; on the left: Philip II, who encourages the murderer within inscription; section: year. Reverse: shepherd is bitten in the throat by a wolf while he tends his sheep above inscription within inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
jetonPhilip II of SpainBalthasar GerardsWilliam I (Prince of Orange)Prinsenhof (Delft)Tachtigjarige OorlogMoord op Willem van Oranje
Credit lineMoord op Willem I, prins van Oranje-Nassau, door Balthasar Gerard te Delft. 1584. Gerard van Bylaer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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