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Destruction of the castle of Gijsbrecht II of Amstel, 1204
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Destruction of the castle of Gijsbrecht II of Amstel, 1204

Simon Fokke · 1722 - 1784 · etching; paper

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

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While the castle is on fire, figures in the foreground are chopping wood. On the bridge over the castle moat mutinous figures leave the fortress.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printGijsbrecht II van AmstelOuderkerk aan de Amstel
Credit lineVernieling van het slot van Gijsbrecht II van Amstel, 1204. 1722 - 1784. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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