Slag bij de Leffingedijk tussen de Staatse troepen van Ernst Casimir van Nassau en de Spaanse van Albrecht van Oostenrijk, 1600 by Floris Balthasarsz van Berckenrode

Slag bij de Leffingedijk tussen de Staatse troepen van Ernst Casimir van Nassau en de Spaanse van Albrecht van Oostenrijk, 1600 1600

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pen sketch

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old engraving style

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hand drawn type

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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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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

This etching by Floris Balthasarsz van Berckenrode, dating back to 1600, depicts the "Slag bij de Leffingedijk" - a historical battle between the Dutch States Army led by Ernst Casimir of Nassau and the Spanish forces commanded by Albrecht of Austria. The detailed scene showcases the formations of troops, artillery, and the landscape of the battlefield, capturing the intensity of the conflict. This work is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with historical events, particularly the Eighty Years' War, and serves as a valuable historical document for understanding Dutch military history. You can find this work at the Rijksmuseum.

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