Nieuwe aanval op een Romeinse vesting, 69-70 by Anonymous

Nieuwe aanval op een Romeinse vesting, 69-70 1768 - 1770

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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old-timey

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

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storyboard and sketchbook work

This anonymous etching, titled "Nieuwe aanval op een Romeinse vesting, 69-70", depicts a scene of a Roman siege from the late 17th century. The scene is presented as an engraving, with a detailed depiction of the Roman fortifications and the attacking forces. The text below the image in French describes the siege of a Roman camp, giving historical context to the image. This etching, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating glimpse into the 17th-century European fascination with Roman history and military tactics.

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