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This was cropped out of The Siege of Rhenen, Master of Rhenen, c. 1499 - c. 1525

The Siege of Rhenen, Master of Rhenen, c. 1499 - c. 1525

oil on panel, h 182cm × w 143cm Catalog entry

On July 8, 1499, soldiers of the Duke of Gelderland entered the Utrecht city of Rhenen and set fire to houses. In this way the duke tried to expand his power. But his attack failed and the Gelderland troops withdrew.

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