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Capture of Brielle, 1572, and relief of Leiden, 1574
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Capture of Brielle, 1572, and relief of Leiden, 1574

Simon Fokke · 1752 - 1782 · 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. Above: View of the city gate of Brielle and the surrounding land during the capture by the Sea Beggars. In the background the sea with ships. Below: Food is distributed from the Sea Beggar boats to the inhabitants of the city during the Relief of Leiden. On the right a city gate. Two scenes on one plate, marked top right: Pl. 64.

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printboekillustratieLeidenBrielleTachtigjarige OorlogOntzet van Leiden
Credit lineInname van Brielle, 1572, en ontzet van Leiden, 1574. 1752 - 1782. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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