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King William I Refuses the Request for the Extradition of Merlin, 1829
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King William I Refuses the Request for the Extradition of Merlin, 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 King rejects the request of the French ambassador for the extradition of Merlin to France with the words 'La mer me l'a rendu ... Je le garde'. With a four-line caption. Part of the series of 24 plates with encounters with King William I, published under the title 'Les rencontres' in 1829-1830.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKoning Willem I slaat het verzoek om uitlevering van Merlin af, 1829. 1829. Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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