Doorbreken van de Franse linies in Brabant, 1705 1735
zachariasiichatelain
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
Zacharias (II) Chatelain's "Doorbreken van de Franse linies in Brabant, 1705" is a detailed map depicting the Battle of Elixheim in 1705, a significant event during the War of the Spanish Succession. Chatelain, a Dutch artist active in the 18th century, meticulously crafted this 1735 engraving, which includes a key and decorative elements like allegorical figures and a banner, offering valuable historical insight into a pivotal military engagement. The map's intricate detail, particularly the depiction of troop formations and terrain, provides a fascinating glimpse into the tactical landscape of this historical battle.
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