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Behold in this print a number of brave heroes, whose loyalty and courage, shown on the bloody field, sometimes boldly imposed laws upon their enemy; if this scene pleases you, we are already rewarded
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Behold in this print a number of brave heroes, whose loyalty and courage, shown on the bloody field, sometimes boldly imposed laws upon their enemy; if this scene pleases you, we are already rewarded

Broese & Comp. · 1828 - 1853 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 16 scenes of various ranks of soldiers on horseback. Below each scene a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 8.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printwarfarethe soldierthe soldier's life
Credit lineBeschouw in deze prent een aantal dappere helden, / Wier trouw en dapperheid, in 't bloedig veld betoond, / Aan hunnen vijand soms de wetten stout voorstelden, / Behaagt u dit tafreel, dan zijn wij re. 1828 - 1853. Broese & Comp.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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