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The Dutch flag in danger on the gunboat of Jan van Speyk, 1831
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The Dutch flag in danger on the gunboat of Jan van Speyk, 1831

Pieter le Comte · 1831 · lithography; paper

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

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The cannon boat of Jan van Speyk near the quay where a unit of Belgian soldiers stands, meanwhile Belgians are climbing aboard from a rowing boat, 5 February 1831. See also the pendant. Both plates belong to a text sheet with an explanation of the scene.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printJan van Speyknavy (+ sailing-ships)AntwerpScheldeZelfopoffering van Jan van Speyk
Credit lineDe Nederlandse vlag in gevaar op de kanonneerboot van Jan van Speyk, 1831. 1831. Pieter le Comte. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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