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Crossing of the Scheldt by the Allies, 1708
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Crossing of the Scheldt by the Allies, 1708

Johann August Corvinus · 1712 - 1715 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Successful crossing of the Scheldt by the allied army, 27 December 1708. The central representation of the crossing framed in a richly decorated ornamental border with, at the top, a cartouche containing a small depiction of the crossing by night. Bottom, a cartouche with a description of the events in German. Sheet in the bound collection of plates published under the title: Repraesentatio belli ... Der Spanische Successions-Krieg [ca. 1720].

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineOvertocht van de Schelde door de Geallieerden, 1708. 1712 - 1715. Johann August Corvinus. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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