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Orange visits the rebellious Ghent alone, ca. 1579
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Orange visits the rebellious Ghent alone, ca. 1579

Theodoor Koning · 1788 · engraving; paper

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

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At the city gate of Ghent William of Orange is in conversation with angry soldiers regarding his visit to the rebellious Ghent, ca. 1579. This print forms part of a series of 24 prints depicting scenes from the life of Prince William I, 1568-1584, and is an illustration to the twenty-first canto.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printhistorieprentWilliam I (Prince of Orange)dogGhentGentse opstand
Credit lineOranje bezoekt alleen het opstandige Gent, ca. 1579. 1788. Theodoor Koning. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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