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Two verses on the death of Johan and Cornelis de Witt, 1672
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Two verses on the death of Johan and Cornelis de Witt, 1672

Willem Tichelaar · 1672 · letterpress printing; paper

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Sheet with two verses written by Willem Tichelaer in which the murders of Johan and Cornelis de Witt are praised. The first verse is titled 'Op de Val van Kornelis en Iohan de Wit'. The second verse was composed 'Op het Versetten van de Magistraet'. Willem Tichelaer became notorious through the accusation he lodged in 1672 against Cornelis de Witt.

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text sheetpoemCornelis de WittJohan de WittDood van de gebroeders De Witt
Credit lineTwee verzen op de dood van Johan en Cornelis de Witt, 1672. 1672. Willem Tichelaar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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