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Two depictions of the siege of Antwerp by the Duke of Parma, 1584-1585
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Sheet with two depictions in one plate. Under the beginning of the siege of Antwerp in July 1584. The Duke of Parma drives the first spade into the ground. Above the Duke of Parma is knighted on Fort Kallo in the Order of the Golden Fleece, 11 August 1585, as a reward for the surrender of the city of Antwerp. Bottom right a cartouche with the title and the legend A-O in French.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineTwee voorstellingen over het beleg van Antwerpen door de hertog van Parma, 1584-1585. 1670 - 1699. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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