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Count Willem II sinks through the ice at Hoogwoud, 1256
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Count Willem II sinks through the ice at Hoogwoud, 1256

Arnold Houbraken · 1681 - 1683 · etching; paper

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

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Count Willem II sinks through the ice of the Berkmeer at Hoogwoud and is killed by the West Frisians, 21 January 1256. The count on horseback sinks through the ice and is beaten to death by wild peasants with clubs.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printhistorieprentWillem II (graaf van Holland)seeking deathattempt, political murderHoogwoud
Credit lineGraaf Willem II zakt bij Hoogwoud door het ijs, 1256. 1681 - 1683. Arnold Houbraken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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