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Jan of Leyden and his Council
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Jan of Leyden and his Council

Heinrich Aldegrever · 1535 - 1558 · squared; paper; chalk

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

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Jan van Leyden as King of the Anabaptists in Münster, between his wives and with his Council. Dusentschur and Knipperdolling are depicted naked, the latter with the Imperial Sword. Above the head of Jan van Leyden the crowned Imperial Apple.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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drawingBernardus KnipperdollingJan van Leidenrevolutionary councilhistorical personsMünster (Noordrijn-Westfalen)Wederdopersoproer in Münster
Credit lineJan van Leyden en zijn raad. 1535 - 1558. Heinrich Aldegrever. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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