Name: Alva's statue is destroyed in Antwerp, Charles Verlat, 1888 by Natasja Tollenaar
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SKU: GB1098155M13S80x55
Price: 191 EUR
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About "Alva's statue is destroyed in Antwerp, Charles Verlat, 1888"

by Natasja Tollenaar

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The statue of Alva was a bronze effigy of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo that stood in the citadel of Antwerp from 1571 to 1574. This five-metre-high work by Jacob Jonghelinck was melted down in 1576 but remained present in the culture of remembrance for a long time. In 1572, William of Orange made an allusion to it in Germaniam inferiorem libertati vindicantis ad ordines et populum denuntiatio and a satirical print appeared in Amsterdam. The pompous symbol of occupation did not earn Alva's gratitude in Spain either. After his recall, governor Requesens had the statue removed on 9 June 1574. In the Netherlands, a Beggars' medal was struck for this event, with a falling Satan on the reverse. Under Requesens, the downed statue was transported to Mechelen in 1576 to be melted down into artillery again. According to a legend, the statue was smashed to pieces in 1577 during the storming of the citadel. The people of Antwerp allegedly had the fragments remodelled into a crucifix by Jan Cauthals II in 1635. Michel Marie Charles (Karel) Verlat (Antwerp, 24 November 1824 - there, 23 October 1890) was a Flemish painter.

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Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
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Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

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We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

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