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Symbolic Column of Honor with Statue for the Amsterdam Mayor E. de Vrij Temminck
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Symbolic Column of Honor with Statue for the Amsterdam Mayor E. de Vrij Temminck

Cornelis Bogerts · 1781 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Statue in honour of Amsterdam mayor Egbert de Vrij Temminck for speaking to the Prince of Orange on 8 June 1781. Standing figure holding the keys of the city of Amsterdam in one hand, with the other hand he pierces Envy with the spear of liberty. At the foot of the column of honour the Amsterdam city maiden and an allegorical female figure with key and ring (possibly Fidelity). In the background right the town hall and left the Kalverstraat. In the caption a four-line verse.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printEgbert de Vrij TemminckKalverstraatAmsterdamPatriots (1780-1795)
Credit lineZinnebeeldige erezuil met standbeeld voor de Amsterdamse burgemeester E. de Vrij Temminck. 1781. Cornelis Bogerts. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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