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Happy is he who loves his fatherland more than himself, / Finds pure delight in falling for its honor, (...)
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Happy is he who loves his fatherland more than himself, / Finds pure delight in falling for its honor, (...)

Frederik Christiaan Fuchs · 1826 - 1855 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 9 depictions from national history, including the beheading of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, Hugo de Groot escaping from Loevestein in a book chest, and the Battle of Waterloo. Below each image a six-line verse and above each image a title. Numbered in the upper right: No. 60.

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printpopular printSlag bij Waterloo
Credit lineWel hem, die 't vaderland meer dan zich zelf bemint, / In 't sneuv'len voor hare eer een' zuivren wellust vindt, (...). 1826 - 1855. Frederik Christiaan Fuchs. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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