Beleg van Gulik, 1610 1610
anonymous
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pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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ink line art
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linework heavy
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pen-ink sketch
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thin linework
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pen work
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coloring book page
"Beleg van Gulik, 1610" is an anonymous 17th-century Dutch print depicting the Siege of Jülich (or Gulik) in 1610, a pivotal event in the Dutch Eighty Years' War. The print provides a detailed aerial view of the fortified city, with soldiers and artillery positioned throughout the surrounding landscape. The intricate depiction of fortifications, battle formations, and the city's layout highlights the strategic importance of Jülich, making this piece a valuable historical document as well as an interesting example of 17th-century military art. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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