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Massacre at Maastricht committed by the Spaniards, 1579
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Massacre at Maastricht committed by the Spaniards, 1579

Jan Luyken · 1678 - 1680 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Maastricht captured after siege by the army of Parma, 29 June 1579. Murder and slaughter by the Spanish soldiers among the inhabitants of the city. Many try to save their lives by jumping into the water of the Meuse.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMoordpartij te Maastricht aangericht door de Spanjaarden, 1579. 1678 - 1680. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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