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Music for the tragedy Gysbreght van Aemstel by Bernard Zweers
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Music for the tragedy Gysbreght van Aemstel by Bernard Zweers

Antoon Derkinderen · 1894 - 1901 · color lithography; paper

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

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Above an angel kneeling before the Christ child in a manger in a stable. Mary, Joseph and two oxen look on. Below a goddess of vengeance descending upon the walled city of Amsterdam. She holds a burning torch in her right hand with which she sets the city on fire. Behind her Valkyries (goddesses of war) throw themselves upon the city. Above the city the text 'urbs antiqua ruit'. Around the whole a rectangular decorative border with flower and plant motifs.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMuziek by het treurspel Gysbreght van Aemstel door Bernard Zweers. 1894 - 1901. Antoon Derkinderen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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