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Signing of the peace treaty between the Republic and Algiers, 1622
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Signing of the peace treaty between the Republic and Algiers, 1622

Jan Luyken · 1684 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The men in Western clothing are part of the embassy of the States General, led by Cornelis Pijnacker. Pijnacker was sent on this diplomatic mission to reduce the nuisance the Republic had from Algerian pirates and to free Dutch enslaved captives (Christian slaves). Print top right numbered: Second part fol: 43.

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printboekillustratiehistorieprentStaten-GeneraalCornelis Pijnackerpirate, corsair, buccaneerpeace negotiations
Credit lineSluiting van vredesverdrag tussen de Republiek en Algiers, 1622. 1684. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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