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Emperor Charles V at the grave of Willem Beukelszoon in 1556
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Emperor Charles V at the grave of Willem Beukelszoon in 1556

Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter · 1865 - 1870 · steel engraving; etching; paper; chine collé

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

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A monk points out to Charles V and his retinue in the St. Nicholas Church in Biervliet the grave of Willem Beukelszoon, who is said to have invented the herring curing process.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratiehistorieprentWillem Beukelszoonmonk(s), friar(s)gravestone, tombstone
Credit lineKeizer Karel V bij het graf van Willem Beukelszoon in 1556. 1865 - 1870. Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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