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J,, C,, J,, Van Speyk
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5220939
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J,, C,, J,, Van Speyk
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1831
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6,1 x 6,7
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Portrait bust to the left of commander Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (1802-1831). Lithograph by Carel Frederik Curtenius Bentinck (1814-1849). Signed in print. Manufactured in 1831. 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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Portretbuste naar links van commandant Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (1802-1831). Litho door Carel Frederik Curtenius Bentinck (1814-1849). Gesigneerd in druk. Vervaardigd in 1831.
Van Speyk is beroemd geworden door zijn schip tot ontploffing te brengen om te voorkomen dat de Belgen de vlag zouden bemachtigen. Zijn laatste woorden waren: "en een infame Brabander worden? Dan liever de lucht in".
Bron: Europeana.eu, 2015.