Plattegronden van Dinant, Maastricht, Bouillon en Mézières, 1726 1726
anonymous
aged paper
toned paper
pen sketch
sketch book
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pen and pencil
pen work
sketchbook drawing
sketchbook art
This 1726 engraving, "Plattegronden van Dinant, Maastricht, Bouillon en Mézières", features four detailed maps of fortified towns in the Low Countries. The anonymous artist skillfully rendered the layouts of Dinant, Maastricht, Bouillon, and Mézières, highlighting their defensive structures, surrounding landscapes, and key waterways. This work showcases the intricate planning and construction of fortifications in the 18th century, providing valuable historical insight into military architecture and urban design. The precise details and clarity of these maps are a testament to the cartographer's skill and the significance of these cities in the broader historical context.
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