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The Life of Van Speijk
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The Life of Van Speijk

Alexander Cranendoncq · 1825 - 1838 · 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 6 scenes depicting the life and self-sacrifice of J.C.J. van Speyk during the struggle against the Belgians. Caption under each image. Numbered top right: 155.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printJan van Speykbattlerevolution, revoltorphansNetherlandsBelgium
Credit lineHet leven van Van Speijk. 1825 - 1838. Alexander Cranendoncq. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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