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Burgomaster Aerschot protected by Ryhove, 1577
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Burgomaster Aerschot protected by Ryhove, 1577

Theodoor Koning · 1785 · engraving; paper

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

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Aerschot, mayor of Ghent, is protected by François van Ryhove against the rebellious inhabitants who want to attack him with clubs and swords, 1577. This print forms part of a series of 24 prints depicting scenes from the life of Prince William I, 1568-1584, and is an illustration to the nineteenth canto.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineBurgemeester Aerschot beschermd door Ryhove, 1577. 1785. Theodoor Koning. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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