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Ferdinand receives the sword to fight the States at Kallo, 1638
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Ferdinand receives the sword to fight the States at Kallo, 1638

Cornelis Galle (II) · 1638 · engraving; paper

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

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Ferdinand receives the sword to fight the States at Kallo, 1638. The Cardinal-Infant receives the sword kneeling from the hands of Paulus. In the sky Mary with child, Peter and angels. In the background fleeing soldiers of the States Army under Count Willem of Nassau-Siegen after the failed attack on the redoubt at Kallo, 21 June 1638. After the altarpiece in the church at Kallo.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpropagandaprentWillem graaf van Nassau-SiegenFort KalloAntwerpMislukte aanslag op fort Kallo
Credit lineFerdinand ontvangt het zwaard om de Staatsen bij Kallo te bestrijden, 1638. 1638. Cornelis Galle (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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