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Battle on the Diemerdijk, 1573
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Battle on the Diemerdijk, 1573

anonymous · 1573 - 1575 · etching; paper

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

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Battle on the Diemerdijk near Amsterdam, June 1573. The Diemerdijk was captured by soldiers under Sonoy on 2 June, dug up, fortified, and held until 17 July. With a two-line inscription in German and the date. Unnumbered. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladDiederik van SonoyAmsterdamDiemerzeedijkSlag op de Diemerdijk
Credit lineSlag op de Diemerdijk, 1573. 1573 - 1575. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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