Herovering van Hoei door de bisschop van Luik, 1595 1595 - 1633
anonymous
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pen and ink
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comic strip sketch
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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linework heavy
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
This anonymous engraving, titled "Herovering van Hoei door de bisschop van Luik, 1595," depicts the recapture of the city of Huy by the Bishop of Liège in 1595. It is a detailed depiction of the battle, highlighting the city itself, the surrounding countryside, and the various military forces involved. The engraving uses a bird's-eye perspective to offer a broad view of the event, capturing the intensity of the fighting and the strategic importance of the city. This piece offers a glimpse into the political and military landscape of the Low Countries in the late 16th century.
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