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Notice on the Burning of a Print of Willem V, 1754
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Notice on the Burning of a Print of Willem V, 1754

anonymous · 1754 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Notice about a print depicting Willem V on horseback with the Dutch Lion as a little dog between the horse's legs. The print and a booklet titled "Het Gedrag der Stadhouders-Gezinden" were burned by the executioner on the Dam in Amsterdam on 15 May 1754.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printWilliam V (Prince of Orange)
Credit lineBericht over de verbranding van een prent van Willem V, 1754. 1754. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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