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Destruction of the castle of Gijsbrecht II of Amstel, 1204
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Destruction of the castle of Gijsbrecht II of Amstel, 1204

Simon Fokke · 1722 - 1784 · etching; paper

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

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Scene from national history. While the castle is on fire, figures in the foreground are chopping wood. On the bridge over the moat, mutinous figures are leaving the fortress.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printGijsbrecht II van AmstelOuderkerk aan de Amstel
Credit lineVernieling van het slot van Gijsbrecht II van Amstel, 1204. 1722 - 1784. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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