Kaart van het graafschap Namen met de posities van de Geallieerde en Franse legers, 1692 1692 - 1720
anonymous
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pen and ink
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comic strip sketch
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pen illustration
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old engraving style
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ink line art
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linework heavy
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pen work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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story boarding
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intricate and detailed
This detailed 17th-century map, "Kaart van het graafschap Namen met de posities van de Geallieerde en Franse legers, 1692", depicts the strategic positions of Allied and French forces during the War of the Grand Alliance. The anonymous artist's map, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the tactical landscape of the conflict and demonstrates the importance of cartography in military strategy. The map's meticulous detail, including the river Meuse, the city of Namur, and the locations of key battlegrounds, provides invaluable insight into the military campaigns of this era.
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