Vignet met een afbeelding van de slag bij Kalisch (29-10-1706)
1706 - 1746
Medium
paper
Dimensions
65; 85
About this artwork
mezzotint
Art Historical Context
This delicate mezzotint by Dutch artist Nicolaas Verkolje captures the Battle of Kalisz, fought on 29 October 1706 during the Great Northern War. Measuring just 65 by 85 millimetres, the small vignette was likely intended as a book illustration or commemorative print. Verkolje, renowned for his refined printmaking, employed the mezzotint technique to achieve rich tonal contrasts and dramatic depth on paper, allowing viewers to sense the movement of cavalry and the chaos of conflict within a compact format. The battle itself marked a significant victory for Russian and Saxon forces against the...
About the Artist
Nicolaas Verkolje
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