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Van Speyk Blows Up His Boat
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Van Speyk Blows Up His Boat

Nicolaas Pieneman, anonymous · 1831 · lithography; paper; chine collé

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

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Belgian soldiers have climbed aboard the boat and overpower the Dutch soldiers. To the right of the center stands Van Speyk with his left hand in the air, ready to blow up the boat. To the left by a cannon lies a soldier with his eyes directed to the sky. In the middle a soldier waves the Dutch flag.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printJan van Speykprojectiles, explosives, etc.Belgische Revolutie
Credit lineVan Speyk brengt zijn boot tot ontploffing. 1831. Nicolaas Pieneman, anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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