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To the shame of the Spaniards and the spite of all enemies: Leiden is freed from tyranny by God's help
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To the shame of the Spaniards and the spite of all enemies: Leiden is freed from tyranny by God's help

Jan Hendrik de Lange · 1787 - 1822 · 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 depictions of the Relief of Leiden. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: 46.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printLiberationLeidenOntzet van Leiden
Credit lineTot scha der Spanjaards / en al der vyanden spijte: / Word Leyden door Godts hulp van tyranny bevrijt. 1787 - 1822. Jan Hendrik de Lange. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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