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Entry of Archduke Matthias into 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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Arrival of Archduke Matthias of Austria in Antwerp, 21 November 1577. Matthias is welcomed by the Prince of Orange. The procession moves between rows of soldiers along the gallows field towards the city. With a 12-line inscription in German. Numbered 137 in the lower left. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

print albumblad historieprent William I (Prince of Orange)Antwerp Tachtigjarige Oorlog

Credit lineIntocht van aartshertog Matthias te Antwerpen, 1577. 1581 - c. 1585. Frans Hogenberg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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