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We are known in the warfields of Germany / for sixteen war heroes
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We are known in the warfields of Germany / for sixteen war heroes

Putte, erven Hendrik van der · 1770 - 1794 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 16 scenes of princes and generals on horseback, including Frederik Hendrik Lodewijk (Prince of Prussia) and Frederik Willem I (King of Prussia). Below each image an inscription. Numbered top right: *60.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printequestrian state-portrait
Credit lineWy zijn in Duytschlands oorlogs-velden / bekend / voor sestien oorlogs-helden. 1770 - 1794. Putte, erven Hendrik van der. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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