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The plundering and massacre of Oudewater, 8 August 1575
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The plundering and massacre of Oudewater, 8 August 1575

Jacobus Buys · 1780 - 1795 · pen; brush; paper; ink

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

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Horrible massacre committed by Spanish soldiers on the population of Oudewater, August 8, 1575. The city is plundered and set on fire by the soldiers under the command of Gilles van Hierges. Design for a print.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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historieplaatdesigndrawingplundering ~ soldiersmassacre ~ war
Credit lineHet plunderen en uitmoorden van Oudewater, 8 augustus 1575. 1780 - 1795. Jacobus Buys. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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