Overwinning van Hendrik IV bij Montjoie, 1587 c. 1589 - 1593
franshogenberg
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toned paper
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pen sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"Overwinning van Hendrik IV bij Montjoie, 1587" is an engraving by Frans Hogenberg depicting the Battle of Montjoie, a decisive victory for King Henry IV of France over the Spanish forces in 1587. Created between 1589 and 1593, the print captures the intensity of the battle, showcasing a chaotic scene of mounted knights and infantry clashing in the foreground. Hogenberg, known for his meticulous detail, utilizes a bird's-eye perspective to convey the vast scale of the battle, making it an important historical document of the Franco-Spanish wars. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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