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Destruction by the People of Dordrecht of the Painting in Honor of Cornelis de Witt, 1672
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Destruction by the People of Dordrecht of the Painting in Honor of Cornelis de Witt, 1672

Jan Luyken · 1700 · etching; paper

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Destruction by the enraged mob in Dordrecht in 1672 of the allegorical painting by Jan de Baen glorifying Cornelis de Witt on the occasion of the victory over the English during the Raid on Chatham, 20-23 June 1667.

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printhistorieprentCornelis de Wittstreet-fights, riotsRaid on the Medway
Credit lineVernietiging door het volk te Dordrecht van het schilderij ter ere van Cornelis de Witt, 1672. 1700. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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