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The explosion of the cannon boat of Jan van Speyk, 1831
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The explosion of the cannon boat of Jan van Speyk, 1831

François Magneé · 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 exploding in the air, 5 February 1831. In the foreground, spectators on the quay. At the bottom a two-line verse from J.F. Helmers' 'Hollandsche Natie, in six songs' (1812). Dedicated to the 'Hollandsche Natie'.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printJan van Speyknavy (+ sailing-ships)gunpowder disasterAntwerpScheldeZelfopoffering van Jan van Speyk
Credit lineHet springen van de kanonneerboot van Jan van Speyk, 1831. 1831. François Magneé. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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