Arkivism
Dirk VI Begging the Bishop of Utrecht for Forgiveness
Public domain

Dirk VI Begging the Bishop of Utrecht for Forgiveness

anonymous · 1809 - 1899 · lithography; paper

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

About this work

Dirk VI, Count of Holland, begs Hartbert of Bierum, Bishop of Utrecht, for forgiveness. Dirk besieged the city of Utrecht in 1146. When the bishop threatened to excommunicate the count, Dirk repented.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printForgivingness
Credit lineDirk VI smeekt de bisschop van Utrecht om vergiffenis. 1809 - 1899. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Cologne Troops Bring Civilis' Wife and Sister to CerialisCologne Troops Bring Civilis' Wife and Sister to Cerialis John Chrysostom Surrenders to SoldiersJohn Chrysostom Surrenders to Soldiers Wife and sister of Civilis brought before Cerialis, 69-70Wife and sister of Civilis brought before Cerialis, 69-70 Martyrdom of PaulMartyrdom of Paul Martyrdom of ThomasMartyrdom of Thomas Head of Pompey Brought to CaesarHead of Pompey Brought to Caesar