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King William I Lends Money for the Poor, 1829
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King William I Lends Money for the Poor, 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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The King borrows money from a tinsmith to give to the poor whom he met on the street. 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 leent geld voor de armen, 1829. 1829. Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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