Die Schlacht bei Malplaquet am 11. September 1709
Medium
Kupferstich
Dimensions
53 x 61 cm
Classification
Druck
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
6279d
About this artwork
Aus: Jean Dumont baron de Carlscroon und Jean Rousset de Missy, Histoire militaire du Prinz Eugen, 1729–1747
Art Historical Context
Step into the dramatic world of early 18th-century military history with *Die Schlacht bei Malplaquet am . September 1709 a striking copper engraving by Dutch battle scene master Jan van Huchtenburgh Created in 1729 and measuring 53 x 61 cm, this captures the chaos and heroism of one of the bloodiest battles the War of the Spanish. Huchtenburgh, renowned for his dynamic depictions of warfare in the Baroque style, renders the clash with vivid energy, emphasizing cavalry charges, infantry lines, and billowing smoke. The Battle of Malplaquet, fought on September 11, 1709, pitted Allied forces un...
About the Artist
Jan van Huchtenburgh · 1647–1733
Comment on works: Battles; Landscapes.