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Riot in Hoorn, over the introduction of new excise taxes on beer, in 1470
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Riot in Hoorn, over the introduction of new excise taxes on beer, in 1470

Jacob Folkema · 1747 - 1759 · pen; brush; paper; ink

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

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Riot in Hoorn over the introduction by Charles the Bold of new excise taxes on beer, 21 May 1470. A crowd in front of the town hall breaks open beer barrels; soldiers rush in from left and right. Design for a print.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineOproer te Hoorn, over de invoering van nieuwe accijnzen op het bier, in 1470. 1747 - 1759. Jacob Folkema. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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