Vloot van de vier keurvorsten op de Rijn, 1580 c. 1581 - 1585
franshogenberg
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"Vloot van de vier keurvorsten op de Rijn, 1580" is an engraving by Frans Hogenberg, depicting a fleet of galleys belonging to four electors on the Rhine River. This detailed print showcases the artist's skill in portraying the movement and detail of the ships and figures. Hogenberg was a renowned engraver known for his meticulous depictions of historical events, as seen in this scene dated circa 1581–1585. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this small, yet impactful work offers a glimpse into 16th-century naval warfare and the power of the electors.
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