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Defeat of Bossu in the Battle of the Zuiderzee, 1573
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Defeat of Bossu in the Battle of the Zuiderzee, 1573

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1704 - 1706 · etching; paper

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

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The Battle of the Zuiderzee, 11 October 1573. Naval battle in which the fleet of the Watergeuzen under the leadership of Cornelis Dirkszoon van Monnickendam defeats the Spanish fleet of Bossu. In the foreground ships firing at each other. Hoorn in the background to the left.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printhistorieprentZuiderzeeSlag op de Zuiderzee
Credit lineBossu verslagen in de slag op de Zuiderzee, 1573. 1704 - 1706. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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