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Allegory on the introduction of the tenth penny; the Dutch maiden kneeling before Alva amidst torn privileges, 1571
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Allegory on the introduction of the tenth penny; the Dutch maiden kneeling before Alva amidst torn privileges, 1571

Jacobus Buys · 1778 - 1795 · pen; brush; paper; ink

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

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Alva demands the Tenth Penny, 1571. The Duke of Alva sitting on his throne, before him kneeling the pleading Dutch Maiden. On the ground a torn Bible and privileges. Design for a print.

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historieplaatdesigndrawinghistorical personsTachtigjarige Oorloginvoering tiende penning
Credit lineAllegorie op de invoering van de tiende penning; de Nederlandse maagd geknield voor Alva temidden van verscheurde privileges, 1571. 1778 - 1795. Jacobus Buys. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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