Kaart met beleg en verovering van Schenkenschans door Frederik Hendrik, 1635-1636 before 1652
claesjanszvisscher
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toned paper
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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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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This detailed map by Claes Jansz. Visscher depicts the siege and capture of Schenkenschans by Frederick Henry in 1635-36. It is a valuable historical document providing a visual record of this significant event in Dutch history. The map details the fortifications, the surrounding landscape, and even the troops involved in the siege. This work exemplifies Visscher's skill as a cartographer and his ability to combine artistry and accuracy in his representations of the world. It remains a fascinating glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age and its military prowess.
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