Plattegrond van Oostende, 1726 1726
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
This 1726 engraving, "Plattegrond van Oostende," is an anonymous map of the city of Ostend in Belgium. It features a detailed depiction of the city's fortifications and surrounding landscape. The map's intricate lines and precise details showcase the cartographic techniques employed in the 18th century. This valuable historical document provides insight into the city's urban planning and military architecture during that period. The Rijksmuseum houses this piece, which measures 197 mm in height and 248 mm in width.
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