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The siege of Antwerp and the heroic death of J. C. J. Van Speijk, on 5 February 1831
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The siege of Antwerp and the heroic death of J. C. J. Van Speijk, on 5 February 1831

P.J. Masier · 1827 - 1860 · 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 eight depictions of the Belgian Revolution, including the siege of Antwerp and the self-sacrifice of J.C.J. van Speyk. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 45.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printpopular printJan van Speykbattleships (in general)revolution, revoltAntwerp
Credit lineHet beleg voor Antwerpen en de heldendood van J. C. J. Van Speijk, op den 5 februarij 1831. 1827 - 1860. P.J. Masier. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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