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The Moorish king reads the letter ordering the murder of Gonzalo Gustos and the capture of the sons of Lara
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The Moorish king reads the letter ordering the murder of Gonzalo Gustos and the capture of the sons of Lara

Antonio Tempesta · 1612 · etching; paper

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

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Explanatory numbers in the image. Inscription in Spanish and Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpalacehead-gear: turbanletter, envelope
Credit lineDe Moorse koning leest de brief die de moord op Gonzalo Gustos en de gevangenneming van de zonen van Lara beveelt. 1612. Antonio Tempesta. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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