Kaart van het beleg van Rijnberg, 1633 1633
anonymous
mechanical pen drawing
pen sketch
old engraving style
sketch book
personal sketchbook
sketchwork
pen-ink sketch
thin linework
pen work
storyboard and sketchbook work
"Kaart van het beleg van Rijnberg, 1633" is an anonymous 17th-century map of the Siege of Rijnberg, depicting the Dutch fortress of Rijnberg besieged by Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange. The map, created in 1633, details the surrounding terrain, including the winding course of the Rhine River, and the positions of various military camps and fortifications. It is a valuable historical document illustrating the tactics and strategies of 17th-century warfare, showcasing the detailed cartographic practices of the era. This intricate map is a testament to the artist's keen eye for detail, offering a glimpse into the events that unfolded during the Thirty Years' War.
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