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Attempt on the life of William of Orange by Jean de Jauregui, 1582
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Attempt on the life of William of Orange by Jean de Jauregui, 1582

Frans Hogenberg · 1582 - 1584 · etching; paper

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

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Assassination attempt by Jean de Jauregui on William of Orange in Antwerp, 18 March 1582. In an interior Jauregui fires a pistol shot at the prince. In the foreground Jauregui is overpowered by soldiers. With an inscription of 14 lines in German and 3 lines in French. Numbered: 49.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladJean de JaureguiWilliam I (Prince of Orange)attempt, political murderAntwerp
Credit lineAanslag door Jean de Jauregui op Willem van Oranje, 1582. 1582 - 1584. Frans Hogenberg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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