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Nijmegen bombarded by Maurice from Knodsenburg, 1590
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Nijmegen bombarded by Maurice from Knodsenburg, 1590

anonymous · 1613 - 1615 · etching; paper

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

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Nijmegen bombarded by Maurice from Knodsenburg, 28 May–28 June 1590. The States Army bombards the city of Nijmegen from the fort Knodsenburg on the other side of the Waal near the village of Lent. Around Nijmegen are the troops of Count Charles of Mansfeld. With a four-line Latin inscription. Numbered 201. Printed on the back with Latin text.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printhistorieprentMaurice (Prince of Orange)Karel graaf van Mansfeldsiege, position warFort Knodsenburg (Nijmegen)NijmegenLent
Credit lineNijmegen beschoten door Maurits vanuit Knodsenburg, 1590. 1613 - 1615. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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