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Willem Jansz. climbs the stake in Amsterdam, 1569
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Willem Jansz. climbs the stake in Amsterdam, 1569

Jan Luyken · 1683 - 1685 · etching; paper

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

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The Anabaptist Willem Jansz. from Durgerdam climbs onto the bonfire in Amsterdam, 1569. On the Dam in front of the old town hall. In the background, monks and soldiers.

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Credit lineWillem Jansz. beklimt de brandstapel te Amsterdam, 1569. 1683 - 1685. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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