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The Spanish-sympathizing government in Brussels overthrown, 1576
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The Spanish-sympathizing government in Brussels overthrown, 1576

Frans Hogenberg · 1588 · etching; hand coloring; paper

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

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Members of the pro-Spanish Council of State are arrested in Brussels, 5 September 1576. Soldiers raid the building where the Council was meeting. Above, Van Mansfeld, Berlaymont, Viglius and Del Rio are arrested. Printed with a caption over the inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printCharles de BerlaymontPeter Ernst graaf van Mansfeld (I)Louis Del RioViglius Zuichemus Ab Ayttacriminal lawpunishmentBrusselsTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineDe Spaansgezinde regering te Brussel afgezet, 1576. 1588. Frans Hogenberg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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