Catalogue information

LastDodo number
5214455
Area
Prints / graphics
Title
J.C.J. van Speyk.
Year
1832
Print run
Publisher
Dimensions
12,8 x 9,2
Printing office
Details

Half-length portrait to the left of commander Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (1802-1831). Copper engraving by Philippus Velijn (1786-1836). Signed in print. Manufactured in 1832. Van Speyk became famous for detonating his ship to prevent the Belgians from obtaining the flag. His last words were: "and become an infamous Brabanter? Then rather take to the air". Source: Europeana.eu, 2015.

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