Identification title(s): destruction of the castle of gijsbrecht ii van amstel, 1204, and siege of the castle of vreeland, 1278. The destruction of the castle of gijsbrecht van amstel, 1204 / the siege of the castle in vreeland, 1278 (title on object). Illustrations of national history (series title). Object type: print book illustration object number: rp-p-1960-447. Catalog reference: fmh 150. Collection rijksmuseum-2(2). Note: 2 states are present in the rijksmuseum collection. Fmh 172. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: depictions from national history. Above: while the castle is on fire, mutinous figures leave the fortress. Below: siege of vreeland or vredelant castle by count floris v. Two representations from one plate. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: simon fokke (mentioned on object), after a design by: simon fokke (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: amsterdam. Dating: 1782. Physical features: etching. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: top: h 149 mm × w 99 mmexplanationillustration for an unknown work, later reused in: j. W. Te water, the patriotic history of mr j. Wagenaar, abridged and with instructive comments, for the benefit of dutch youth, 1784-1800, 4 parts. Subject: what: destruction of buildings (~ revolutionary action), siege, war of position. When: 1204 - 12041278 - 1278. Where: ouderkerk aan de amstel. Vreeland. Who: gijsbrecht ii van amstel. Floris v (count of holland and zeeland). Acquisition: purchase 1960. Date: 1782.
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