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Demolition of the citadel of Antwerp, 1577
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Demolition of the citadel of Antwerp, 1577

Frans Hogenberg · 1581 - c. 1585 · etching; paper

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

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Demolition of the citadel of Antwerp, 28 August 1577. Under the leadership of Liedekercke and Bourse, the fortress is demolished by the inhabitants of Antwerp. On the right, Walloon soldiers depart. With a caption of 16 lines in German. Numbered in the lower left: 131. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladhistorieprentPontus de Noyellesbaron Liedekerckedemolition of buildingCitadel van Antwerpen (16e eeuw)Slechten van Citadel van Antwerpen
Credit lineAfbraak van de citadel van Antwerpen, 1577. 1581 - c. 1585. Frans Hogenberg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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