Snaphan van Johan van der Does en twee buitgemaakte stukken Spaanse geschut, 1574 by Johannes le Francq van Berkhey

Snaphan van Johan van der Does en twee buitgemaakte stukken Spaanse geschut, 1574 1772 - 1774

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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idea generation sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

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sketchbook art

This detailed engraving, created between 1772 and 1774 by Dutch artist Johannes le Francq van Berkhey, depicts various firearms, including a "Snaphaan" (a type of flintlock musket) owned by Johan van der Does, a prominent figure in the Dutch Revolt against Spain. The image also features two captured Spanish cannons, indicating a historical context of warfare. The inscription below the image details the capture of the Spanish guns by the Dutch. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the military technology and historical events of the 16th century.

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