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William Accepts the Dutch Crown at the Request of the People, 1829
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William Accepts the Dutch Crown at the Request of the People, 1829

Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck · 1829 · lithography; paper

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

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The prince standing in the doorway facing a group of five men says he wishes to accept the Dutch crown but only if there is also a constitution. Frontispiece for the series of 24 plates with encounters with King William I, published under the title 'Les rencontres' in 1829-1830.

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printWilliam I of the Netherlands
Credit lineWillem accepteert op verzoek de Nederlandse kroon, 1829. 1829. Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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