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Prince of Orange crosses the Meuse, 1568
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Prince of Orange crosses the Meuse, 1568

Theodoor Koning · 1779 · etching; paper

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

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William of Orange crosses the Meuse between Maastricht and Maaseik with his men in the night of 5 to 6 October 1568. William of Orange stands in the foreground between his officers and points the way for his army during the crossing of the Meuse. This print is part of a series of 24 prints with scenes from the life of Prince William I, 1568-1584 and is an illustration to the first song.

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printhistorieprentWilliam I (Prince of Orange)MaasMaastricht
Credit linePrins van Oranje trekt over de Maas, 1568. 1779. Theodoor Koning. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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