Kaart van het beleg van Hulst door Frederik Hendrik, 1645 by Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort

Kaart van het beleg van Hulst door Frederik Hendrik, 1645 1645

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mechanical pen drawing

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pen illustration

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen work

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Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort's "Kaart van het beleg van Hulst door Frederik Hendrik, 1645" (1645) is a detailed map depicting the siege of Hulst by Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, in 1645. The map, housed in the Rijksmuseum, presents a meticulous bird's-eye view of the fortified city and its surrounding landscape, meticulously illustrating the strategic maneuvers and siege lines employed during the conflict. This intricate work serves as a valuable historical document, offering insights into 17th-century military tactics and the importance of cartography in warfare.

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