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Siege of Groningen, 1672
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Siege of Groningen, 1672

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1672 · letterpress printing; etching; paper

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

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Sheet with various depictions of the siege of Groningen between July and August 1672. Above a map of the city with the positions of the besieging troops. In the center a small map of the city and immediate surroundings on a lion's skin flanked by the personifications of Prudence and Strength. Below a view of the city of Groningen under fire. Below the images a four-column text with a description of the events and legends A-T and 1-17.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineBeleg van Groningen, 1672. 1672. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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