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Conquest of a Bastion of Maastricht by the French on June 30, 1673
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Conquest of a Bastion of Maastricht by the French on June 30, 1673

Louis de Châtillon · 1683 - 1694 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Capture of a bastion of Maastricht by the French armies on 30 June 1673. The print is part of a French series of 28 prints with the conquests of the French King Louis XIV between 1672 and 1678 titled: Grandes Conquêtes du Roi. In an ornamental frame with at the top a map of the fortifications of the city, further weapons, parts of armor and bound prisoners. At the bottom a cartouche with inscription of 11 lines in French.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVerovering van een bolwerk van Maastricht door de Fransen op 30 juni 1673. 1683 - 1694. Louis de Châtillon. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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