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Satirical print on William's call for voluntary arming, 1830
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Satirical print on William's call for voluntary arming, 1830

anonymous · 1830 - 1831 · lithography; paper

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

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Satirical print on the call by King William I for voluntary arming, 5 October 1830. The king is in despair on his throne with the Sword of Damocles hanging above him. Ministers walk away to the left and right or turn their backs on the king.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonprintWilliam I of the Netherlandssword of DamoclesVrijwillige Wapening
Credit lineSpotprent op Willems oproep tot vrijwillige wapening, 1830. 1830 - 1831. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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