Het hertogdom Limburg. 200,000 inwoners 1844
janschuitemaker
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aged paper
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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archive photography
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personal sketchbook
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historical photography
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journal
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old-timey
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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word imagery
"Het hertogdom Limburg. 200,000 inwoners" is a print from 1844 by Jan Schuitemaker. The artwork consists of four wood engravings, each illustrating a different aspect of the Duchy of Limburg. The top left image depicts a map of the region. The top right shows a scene of the St. Pietersberg. Below them, the left image depicts the city of Maastricht, while the right one shows the city of Venlo. Each image is accompanied by a descriptive text in Dutch, providing details about the depicted location and its significance. The artwork provides a glimpse into the cartographic and illustrative practices of the 19th century.
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