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Attack on Amstelveen, 1 October 1787
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Attack on Amstelveen, 1 October 1787

Cornelis Brouwer · 1791 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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In the context of the siege of Amsterdam and surroundings, the Prussian army led by the Duke of Brunswick attacks the town of Amstelveen on October 1, 1787. The patriots defend themselves and fire cannons from a position at the enemy army. Houses are on fire. Two horses are frightened by the cannon shots. Part of a group of seven prints of the battles with the Prussian troops around Amsterdam in 1787.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAanval op Amstelveen, 1 oktober 1787. 1791. Cornelis Brouwer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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