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Maurice prevents Mendoza from crossing the IJssel at Doesburg
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Maurice prevents Mendoza from crossing the IJssel at Doesburg

anonymous · 1598 · 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: angel with shield flying above a city on a river; armies on both sides of the river within inscription. Reverse: rider with sword in hand rides over a man lying on the ground; behind him, an arm from the clouds holding a scourge; in the cloud: the name Jehova in Hebrew script within inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
jetonFrancisco Hurtado de MendozaMaurice (Prince of Orange)IJsselDoesburgTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineMaurits verhindert dat Mendoza bij Doesburg de IJssel oversteekt. 1598. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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