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Fireworks fired in the Hofvijver by order of the States of Holland and West-Friesland, 1702
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Fireworks fired in the Hofvijver by order of the States of Holland and West-Friesland, 1702

Jan van Vianen · 1702 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Fireworks set off by order of the States of Holland and West Friesland in the Hofvijver, celebrating the victories achieved by the Allies over the French and Spaniards in the year 1702. A stage in the shape of a Dutch garden featuring various allegorical figures, with Liberty seated at the top, weapons, miniature ships, flags, etc. In the background, the Vijverberg with a crowd of people. The legend 1–11 appears in the inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVuurwerk op last der Staten van Holland en West-Friesland in de Hofvijver afgestoken, 1702. 1702. Jan van Vianen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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