Slag bij Cassano, 1705 1712 - 1715
johannaugustcorvinus
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quirky sketch
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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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
This 18th-century engraving, "Slag bij Cassano, 1705", by Johann August Corvinus, depicts a battle scene from the War of the Spanish Succession. The central image, framed by an elaborate Baroque border, showcases the battle at Cassano, Italy, in 1705, focusing on the cavalry and infantry clashing on the field. The decorative elements include a map of the battle site and allegorical figures that amplify the scene's drama and historical significance. This piece is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering a glimpse into 18th-century military art and visual storytelling.
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