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Explosion of the boat of Jan van Speyk off Antwerp
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Explosion of the boat of Jan van Speyk off Antwerp

François Magneé · 1831 · lithography; paper

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

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The ship is shrouded in dust clouds. Debris and figures fly through the air. On the quay soldiers and citizens run for their lives. To the right at sea more ships. Below the image: Dedicated to the Dutch Nation. Bottom right two verses by Jan Frederik Helmers (1767-1813) from the panegyric 'The Dutch Nation' of 1813.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printJan van SpeykharbourAntwerpZelfopoffering van Jan van Speyk
Credit lineOntploffing van de boot van Jan van Speyk voor Antwerpen. 1831. François Magneé. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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