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The city council of Utrecht presents the keys of the city to Louis XIV, 1672
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The city council of Utrecht presents the keys of the city to Louis XIV, 1672

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1672 - 1674 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The city council of Utrecht hands over the keys of the city to Louis XIV, King of France, on July 5, 1672. The king standing in front of a military tent among his officers. Depiction of a fictional event.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printhistorieprentsurrender of keysUtrechtRampjaar (Disaster Year)Inname van Utrecht door de Fransen
Credit lineStadsbestuur van Utrecht biedt Lodewijk XIV de sleutels van de stad aan, 1672. 1672 - 1674. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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