Gezicht op een kampement van het leger van Willem III bij Lembeek, Vlaams-Brabant
1675-08-06
Medium
pen and brown ink, with grey wash, over traces of graphite; framing line in brown ink
Dimensions
135; 174
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 135 mm x breedte 174 mm
Art Historical Context
**Gezicht op een kampement van het van Willem III bij Lem, Vlaams-Brabant** *Josua de Grave, 1675 (dated August 6)* This delicate drawing by Dutch artist Josua de Grave a fleeting moment from the Franco-Dutch War a bird's-eye view of William III of Orange's army encamped near Lembeek in Flemish Brabant. Dated precisely to August 6, 1675, it depicts the bustling life of a military outpost during a pivotal conflict, as Dutch forces resisted French invasion under Louis XIV. De Grave, known for his topographical sketches and military scenes influenced by Philips Wouwerman, offers a vivid snap...
About the Artist
Josua de Grave · 1643–1712
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