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Gijsbrecht van Amstel and the Duke of Gelre are brought before the chapter for the election of a new bishop, 1227
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Gijsbrecht van Amstel and the Duke of Gelre are brought before the chapter for the election of a new bishop, 1227

Jacobus Buys · 1784 - 1786 · pen; brush; paper; ink

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

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Gijsbrecht II (or Gijsbert) of Amstel and the Count of Gelder, wounded during the Battle of Ane on July 27, 1227, are carried on stretchers to the chapter house to cast their votes in the election of a new bishop as successor to Bishop Otto II, who was killed in the battle. Design for a print.

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Credit lineGijsbrecht van Amstel en de Hertog van Gelre worden in het kapittel gebracht voor de verkiezing van een nieuwe bisschop, 1227. 1784 - 1786. Jacobus Buys. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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