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Arson by the English on West-Terschelling, 1666
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Arson by the English on West-Terschelling, 1666

Harmen de Mayer · 1666 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Sheet with two depictions. Above the landing of the English troops under Captain Robert Holmes and some battles. In the air left the coat of arms of Holland and right that of Terschelling. Below the village of West-Terschelling in flames, 20 August 1666.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printRobert Holmeson fire, ablazeWest-TerschellingHolmes's Bonfire
Credit lineBrandstichting door de Engelsen op West-Terschelling, 1666. 1666. Harmen de Mayer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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