Schouwburg van den oorlog (blad XXXIII), 1703 by Pieter Schenk

Schouwburg van den oorlog (blad XXXIII), 1703 1703 - 1710

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toned paper

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weapon

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pen sketch

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old engraving style

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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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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

Pieter Schenk's "Schouwburg van den oorlog (blad XXXIII)" (1703-1710) is a detailed engraving depicting various military fortifications and siege techniques. This intricate drawing, part of a larger series, exemplifies the scientific approach to warfare during the early 18th century. The viewer is presented with a vast array of weaponry, fortifications, and siege devices, all meticulously rendered in a highly detailed and informative style. The work is a valuable resource for understanding military technology of the time, as well as the Dutch artistic interest in the subject. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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