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King William I Expresses Gratitude for Aid Given to the Victims of the Flood of 1826, 1829
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King William I Expresses Gratitude for Aid Given to the Victims of the Flood of 1826, 1829

Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck · 1829 · lithography; hand coloring; paper

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

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King William I thanks his countrymen at the opening of the Chambers on 16 October 1826 for the help provided to the victims of the flood. The King sits on his throne. On either side of him sit his sons, the Crown Prince and Prince Frederik. With a two-line inscription. Part of the series of 24 plates with encounters with King William I, published under the title 'Les rencontres' in 1829-1830.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKoning Willem I geeft dank voor de hulp verleend aan de slachtoffers van de watersnood van 1826, 1829. 1829. Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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