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Title page for 'Life and Death of the Illustrious Lords Brothers Cornelis de Witt (...) and Johan de Witt' by Emanuel van der Hoeven
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Title page for 'Life and Death of the Illustrious Lords Brothers Cornelis de Witt (...) and Johan de Witt' by Emanuel van der Hoeven

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1704 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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On a pedestal stand two busts, of Cornelis and Johan de Witt. In front of them several allegorical and mythical figures, among whom Hercules, a woman with a balance, star mantle, torch and flaming heart.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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titelprentprintboekillustratieCornelis de WittJohan de WittscalesRampjaar (Disaster Year)
Credit lineTitelprent voor 'Leeven en Dood der doorlugtige heeren Gebroeders Cornelis de Witt (...) en Johan de Witt' van Emanuel van der Hoeven. 1704. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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