Beleg van Venlo, 1702 1702 - 1703
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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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
"Beleg van Venlo, 1702" is an anonymous, detailed, and historically significant map depicting the Siege of Venlo in 1702. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the strategic layout of the fortified city of Venlo and surrounding landscape during the conflict. The map uses lines and symbols to depict trenches, fortifications, and troop movements, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of 18th-century warfare. It serves as a valuable historical record of the siege, illustrating the military tactics and geographical features involved.
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