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Crown Prince Willem II and Baron Chassé in the citadel of Antwerp
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Incident during the visit of the prince to the citadel of Antwerp. William II and his brother Frederick stand with their retinue opposite Baron Chassé. Who three times tries to thrust his sword into the scabbard. To this the crown prince reacts: 'Papa! that doesn't work; no! he would rather have it out.' Below the image a 14-line verse.
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Credit lineKroonprins Willem II en Baron Chassé in het citadel van Antwerpen. 1831. Michel Mourot. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.