Kaart van de verovering van Rijnberg, 1633 1633
claesjanszvisscher
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pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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thin linework
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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initial sketch
Claes Jansz. Visscher's "Kaart van de verovering van Rijnberg, 1633" is a detailed map depicting the 1633 siege and capture of Rijnberg, a Dutch fortress on the Rhine. Visscher, a renowned Dutch cartographer, created this intricate engraving, which showcases the strategic landscape, including fortifications, waterways, and surrounding terrain. The map's meticulous detail provides a vivid insight into military operations and the importance of Rijnberg during the Eighty Years' War. This historical artifact, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a unique perspective on the past and remains an important document of the conflict.
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