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Here is given a scene of Held van Speyk, / He saved the Old-Holland flag at the cost of his life
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Here is given a scene of Held van Speyk, / He saved the Old-Holland flag at the cost of his life

Lutkie & Cranenburg · 1848 - 1881 · 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 12 depictions of the life and self-sacrifice of J.C.J. van Speyk during the struggle against the Belgians. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered at the top center: 35.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printJan van Speykbattlerevolution, revoltorphansNetherlandsBelgium
Credit lineVan held van Speyk wordt hier een tafereel gegeven, / Hij redde Oud-Hollands vlag ten koste van zijn leven. 1848 - 1881. Lutkie & Cranenburg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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