The Collection | The Bonfires of De Hooghe

Summary based on City of Amsterdam·January 28, 2026·1 min read

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In 1689, William III became king of England. There was a big celebration in Amsterdam because William became king. The artist Romeyn de Hooghe depicted the celebration.

He showed what the celebration looked like.

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The Collection | The Bonfires of De Hooghe

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