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Dirk IV killed by a poisoned arrow, 1049
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Dirk IV killed by a poisoned arrow, 1049

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1675 - 1677 · etching; paper

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

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Count Dirk IV is lured into a trap and killed by a poisoned arrow during a battle at Dordrecht (or Vlaardingen) on 14 January 1049. In the middle at the bottom Dirk IV collapses among his soldiers. Fighting takes place in the streets of the city.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printhistorieprentDirk IV (graaf van Holland)seeking deathDordrechtVlaardingen
Credit lineDirk IV gedood door een vergiftigde pijl, 1049. 1675 - 1677. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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