Plattegrond met het ontzet van Rheinfels, 1693 by Anonymous

Plattegrond met het ontzet van Rheinfels, 1693 1693 - 1696

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aged paper

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toned paper

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pen sketch

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sketch book

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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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sketchbook art

This 17th-century engraving, titled "Plattegrond met het ontzet van Rheinfels, 1693", is a detailed plan of the Rhinefels Fortress in Germany. Created by an anonymous artist between 1693 and 1696, the map depicts the fortress's intricate layout, surrounding terrain, and strategic defenses. The visual details include the river Rhine, the fortress's walls and towers, and the surrounding forests. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this piece showcases the importance of military fortifications and the intricate details of 17th-century cartography.

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