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Constancy of burgomaster Van der Werff, 1574
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Constancy of burgomaster Van der Werff, 1574

Theodoor Koning · 1782 · engraving; paper

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

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During the siege of Leiden mayor Van der Werff offers the sword to soldiers to kill him, 1574. 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 fifteenth canto.

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printhistorieprentPieter Adriaansz. van der Werffpicture, paintingLeidenBeleg van Leiden
Credit lineStandvastigheid van burgemeester van der Werff, 1574. 1782. Theodoor Koning. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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