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Antonius Hambroek takes leave of his daughters in Fort Zeelandia on Formosa, 1661
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Antonius Hambroek takes leave of his daughters in Fort Zeelandia on Formosa, 1661

Jacobus Buys · 1786 - 1788 · pen; brush; paper; ink

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

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The self-sacrifice of preacher Hambroeck on Formosa. After personally delivering the request for surrender from the Chinese to the Dutch commanders of Fort Zeelandia on Formosa, Hambroeck takes leave of his daughters and returns to the Chinese pirate Coxinga, 24 May 1661. In October 1661 he is murdered by the Chinese.

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drawingAntonius HambroeckCoxingaFort Zeelandia (Taiwan)
Credit lineAntonius Hambroek neemt afscheid van zijn dochters in Fort Zeelandia op Formosa, 1661. 1786 - 1788. Jacobus Buys. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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