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Here a scene is given of Hero Van Speijk; he saved the Old Dutch flag at the cost of his life
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Here a scene is given of Hero Van Speijk; he saved the Old Dutch flag at the cost of his life

Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen · 1832 - 1850 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 12 scenes of the life and self-sacrifice of J.C.J. Van Speyk during the struggle against the Belgians. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 9.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printJan van Speykbattlerevolution, revolttailor, dressmakerorphansNetherlands
Credit lineVan Held Van Speijk wordt hier een tafereel gegeven, / Hij redde Oud-Hollands vlag ten koste van zijn leven. 1832 - 1850. Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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