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Arrival of Willibrord, 691, and Boniface killed in Dokkum, 755
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Arrival of Willibrord, 691, and Boniface killed in Dokkum, 755

Simon Fokke · 1784 · etching; paper

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

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Scenes from national history. Top: Arrival of Bishop Willibrordus in the year 691. To the left of Boniface a pagan sacrifice ceremony takes place. Bottom: Boniface murdered by armed figures on 5 June 754. His staff and mitre lie next to him on the ground. Two scenes on one plate, numbered respectively: VII and VII.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratieWillibrordBonifatiusspreading the gospelmissionary workNetherlands
Credit lineAankomst van Willibrordus, 691, en Bonifatius in Dokkum gedood, 755. 1784. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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