Tocht van het leger van Ernst Casimir door Brabant en de legering in de Langestraat, 1625 1625
anonymous
pen and ink
comic strip sketch
mechanical pen drawing
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
linework heavy
sketchwork
pen-ink sketch
pen work
storyboard and sketchbook work
This anonymous engraving from 1625, titled "Tocht van het leger van Ernst Casimir door Brabant en de legering in de Langestraat, 1625" (The March of the Army of Ernst Casimir through Brabant and the encampment in the Lange Straat, 1625), is a detailed depiction of a military encampment. The work is a valuable historical record of the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the importance of military campaigns and logistics in the region. The composition features a bird's-eye view of a vast landscape with soldiers, tents, and ships, offering a glimpse into the scale and organization of the army. The inscription below the image provides further context, detailing the movements and maneuvers of the troops. The Rijksmuseum houses this artwork, which measures 285 mm in height and 382 mm in width.
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