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He fought all his battles anew and three times slew the vanquished
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He fought all his battles anew and three times slew the vanquished

James Bretherton · 1782 · etching; hand coloring; paper

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

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An old military officer with a wooden leg describes his campaigns to two corporals.

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Credit lineVocht al zijn gevechten opnieuw en driemaal doodde hij de verslagenen. 1782. James Bretherton. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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