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This print shows in many images, Old Holland's glory in earlier days; and how the heroism of our fathers, always dared to risk their lives for the country
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This print shows in many images, Old Holland's glory in earlier days; and how the heroism of our fathers, always dared to risk their lives for the country

Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen · 1832 - 1850 · 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 12 scenes of historical tableaux, including the siege of Coevorden and the battle of the Dogger Bank. Below each scene a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 37.

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Credit lineDeez' prent vertoont in menig beeld, / Oud-Hollands roem in vroeger dagen; / En hoe der vaad'ren heldenteelt, / Het leven steeds voor 't land dorst wagen. 1832 - 1850. Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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