Author: Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590)
Title: [Antique print, etching] Crimpen, The capture of Krimpen, published ca. 1576/1578.
Description: Siege of Krimpen aan de Lek by the Prince's (William of Orange) army. Ships of the prince bombard the fortified town from the water. Krimpen surrendered on the 21st of February 1576. With caption of 8 lines in German. Numbered: 27. With explanatory caption surrounding the print.This print originates from the set 'Nederlandse Gebeurtenissen', with facts happened in Holland between 1571 and 1576. Etching on paper; plate mark: 216 x 275 mm, total: 235 x 282 mm; state III/4; in fair state,  age related discolouration. Handlaid paper. New Hollstein B104; Muller 413-149.

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