Inname van Ruhrort, 1587 c. 1587 - 1591
franshogenberg
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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
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watercolor
Frans Hogenberg's "Inname van Ruhrort, 1587" is a detailed engraving depicting the siege of Ruhrort, a town in Germany, in 1587. This artwork is one of many in Hogenberg’s series of cityscapes and battle scenes that show the impact of the Eighty Years' War. The engraving is notable for its accurate depiction of the town's fortifications and its strategic location on the Rhine River. The image provides a glimpse into the military tactics and the effects of war on the civilian population.
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