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This print gift teaches you of Speyk, / Famous for courage, rich in virtues, / And teaches that the history, / Of your time is heroic
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This print gift teaches you of Speyk, / Famous for courage, rich in virtues, / And teaches that the history, / Of your time is heroic

T.C. Hoffers · 1831 - 1837 · 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 8 scenes about the life and self-sacrifice of J.C.J. van Speyk during the struggle against the Belgians. Below each scene a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 27.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printJan van Speykbattlerevolution, revolttailor, dressmakerorphansNetherlands
Credit lineDit prentgeschenk leert u van Speyk, / Door moed beroemd, in deugden ryk, / En leert dat de geschiedenis, / Van uwen tyd heldhaftig is. 1831 - 1837. T.C. Hoffers. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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