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Conquest of Damietta, 1219
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Conquest of Damietta, 1219

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1688 - 1689 · etching; paper

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

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Crusaders kneeling before the Emperor and the Pope receive their blessing and a sword from them. In the background, the conquest of the city of Damietta and the crossing of the harbor chain, 1219. This print was originally intended as part of a large print featuring a detailed map of Haarlem, surrounded by seven coats of arms, a profile of the city, views of notable Haarlem buildings, and depictions of important moments in Haarlem's history.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVerovering van Damiate, 1219. 1688 - 1689. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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