Rare Print of the Siege of Doornik Between the English and French Armies, c.1680

Reference
BG-01737
Date
1680
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
28.5 x 35.0 cm (11.2 x 13.8 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 460

Antique print of the Siege of Doornik (Tournai) in 1581, during the Eighty Years' War. This print most likely originates from an edition of 'Histoire de la guerre de Flandre' by F. Strada.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by R. de Hooghe after Don Juan de Ledesma.

Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Repair on folding line and a few tears (also affecting image). Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1680 Overall size: 35 x 28.5 cm. Image size: 33 x 27 cm.

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