Pertinente Afbeeldinge, In wat forme sijn Koninklicke Hoogheyt den Heere Prince van Oranjen de Stercke Stadt Grave heeft doen Belegeren, Onder 't Beleyt van sijn Excellentie Karel Rabenhaupt (...) 1674
coenraetdecker
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
aged paper
baroque
dutch-golden-age
old engraving style
landscape
engraving
historical font
This 1674 etching by Coenraet Decker depicts the siege of Grave by the Prince of Orange. The detailed bird's-eye view showcases the strategic military maneuvers employed during the siege. The artwork, titled "Pertinente Afbeeldinge, In wat forme sijn Koninklicke Hoogheyt den Heere Prince van Oranjen de Stercke Stadt Grave heeft doen Belegeren, Onder 't Beleyt van sijn Excellentie Karel Rabenhaupt", provides a visual record of a significant historical event in the Dutch Republic. The inclusion of a key at the bottom allows viewers to identify specific locations and military actions within the siege. This detailed engraving exemplifies the genre of topographical art, capturing a specific moment in time with precision and historical significance.
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