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The coffin of Ledenberg is hung on the gallows, 1619
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The coffin of Ledenberg is hung on the gallows, 1619

anonymous · 1895 - 1900 · printing; paper

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

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The chest containing the remains of Gilles van Ledenberg is hung on the gallows outside The Hague, 15 May 1619. Van Ledenberg had committed suicide in the night of 28 to 29 September 1618 and was sentenced to death again in May 1619. Reproduction of a drawing.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
reproductieprintGilles van Ledenbergseeking death, suicideThe Hague
Credit lineDe doodskist van Ledenberg wordt aan de galg gehangen, 1619. 1895 - 1900. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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