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The Valkhof at Nijmegen 1652

by Aelbert Cuyp

The historic town of Nijmegen, with its medieval fortifications, was a popular subject with Dutch artists. The citadel known as the Valkhof had a strong patriotic appeal as the stronghold of Claudius Civilis, the ancient hero who led the Batavians in revolt against the Romans. This 1st-century uprising invited comparison with the successful Dutch rebellion against Spain. [...

Size:: 19-1/4 x 29 in.
Medium:: Oil on panel
Credit:: Public Domain, Courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum of Art
More:: http://collection.imamuseum.org/artwork/59959/

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