Belegering van Casale Monferrato after 1630
wenceslaushollar
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aged paper
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"Belegering van Casale Monferrato" (Siege of Casale Monferrato) is a detailed etching by renowned artist Wenceslaus Hollar, created after 1630. This work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a bird's eye view of the fortified city of Casale Monferrato during a siege. Hollar's meticulous style captures the scene with remarkable accuracy, showcasing the city's layout, surrounding landscape, and the military encampment surrounding it. The etching's intricate details and perspective make it a valuable historical document and a captivating example of 17th-century art.
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