Mayor Aerschot protecting Ryhove

DESCRIPTION: Dramatic scene as “ [Burgemeester] Aerschot, mayor of Ghent, [is] protected by Francois van Ryhove against the rebellious inhabitants, 1577”. Captioned ‘ - dank uw leven aan uw ’ vyands grootsten vriend’ [thank your life to your enemy’s biggest friend]. Also: ‘Negentiende zang. J Buys inv. et. del. Th. Koning sculps. 1785. J smit en zoon en w. Vermandel, excud’. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 14.5 x 19.5 CREATORS: Th Konig after J Buys PUBLICATION: Scenes from the Life of Prince William I 1568-1584 [24 print series] PUBLISHER: DATE: 1785 COMMENTS: Very good condition. Patina of age to surround. Surface mounted in antiquity on to light card. SUBJECT: Works of Art;Events PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.