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The corpse of Gillis van Ledenberg hung in a coffin, 1619
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The corpse of Gillis van Ledenberg hung in a coffin, 1619

Simon Fokke · 1776 · etching; paper

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

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The coffin containing the corpse of Gillis van Ledenberg, secretary of Utrecht, is hung on a pole. Bystanders watch how the coffin is secured.

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printGilles van Ledenbergdeath penalty, executionThe Hague
Credit lineHet lijk van Gillis van Ledenberg in een kist opgehangen, 1619. 1776. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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