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General Mobilization, decoration at Kadijksplein, 1795
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General Mobilization, decoration at Kadijksplein, 1795

Johan Christoffel Schultsz · 1795 - 1796 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The General Mobilization, an allegorical decoration erected on the Kadijksplein in Amsterdam for the Alliance Festival on June 19, 1795. A medieval castle standing on rocks, with symbols of astronomy, hydrography, and geometry on the towers. On the chassinet in the underpass, Liberty is hoisted on a shield by Batavian and French sailors.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printfortressFreedom, LibertyKadijkspleinAmsterdamAlliance with France (1795)
Credit lineAlgemene Wapening, decoratie op het Kadijksplein, 1795. 1795 - 1796. Johan Christoffel Schultsz. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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