Cavaleriegevecht met twee schietende ruiters 1700 - 1800
johannesverhoek
mechanical pen drawing
pen sketch
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old engraving style
personal sketchbook
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
pen work
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"Cavaleriegevecht met twee schietende ruiters" is an etching by Johannes Verhoek, dated to between 1700 and 1800. This small-scale print (117 mm x 167 mm) depicts a cavalry battle with two horsemen firing their pistols at the enemy. The scene is set in a landscape with a building in the background. The artist utilizes a combination of line and shading to create a sense of motion and depth. The image provides a snapshot of 18th century military tactics, highlighting the importance of cavalry in warfare. This artwork can be described as military art, and is an example of Verhoek's skill in etching, capturing the dramatic movement of the battle scene in great detail.
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