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Antique Copper Engraving 'The Siege of the City of Grave' by Jan Luyken
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This is a museum-worthy, original, hand-colored antique copper engraving illustrating the dramatic Siege and Storming of Grave in the year 1586 by Spanish troops led by the Duke of Parma, an episode from the Eighty Years' War. Created by the renowned Dutch etcher and engraver Jan Luyken (1649-1712).
Features:
- Title: 'Het Beleg van de Stadt Graave door den Prins van Parma in den Jaare MDLXXXVI' (The Siege of the City of Grave by the Prince of Parma in the Year 1586).
- Artist: Jan Luyken (1649-1712).
- Medium: Hand-colored copper engraving on paper.
- Date: Circa 1700, originating from a prominent historical work, likely a later edition of P.C. Hooft's "Nederlandsche Historien" or J. le Clerc's "Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden".
- Condition: Very good antique condition, with inherent signs of age such as slight toning, which adds to the authenticity of the piece. The central fold is original, as issued.
- Dimensions: approx. 38 by 33 cm
- Subject: The print offers a detailed panoramic overview of the siege, with Spanish military positions in the foreground contrasting with the besieged fortified city of Grave, complete with realistic depictions of artillery, troop movements, and the visible impact of the fighting on the city walls.
This object is a historical document that provides a direct visual record of the seventeenth-century perception of military history. It is a collector's item for enthusiasts of military history, Dutch history, or the work of Jan Luyken.
The image with the painting is for illustration purposes only.