Antique Print-DUKE-OF-PARMA-RETREAT-SEINE-VALLEY-de Hooghe-1670-1699

Depicts the retreat of the army of Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma, in 1592 during the French Wars of Religion. The detailed etching showcases the Seine valley with cities like Rouen, Caudebec, Dieppe, Paris, and Lagny, with Dutch warships on the left. Includes a French legend (A-R) and cartouche.

Made by after an anonymous artist.

Medium: Etching and engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 27 x 33.8 cm (10.63 x 13.31 inch). Image size: 27 x 33.8 cm. (10.63 x 13.31 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light soiling, foxing and creasing. Original middle fold as issued. Small area of paper loss in right margin, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ALESSANDRO FARNESE, DUKE OF PARMA, FRENCH WARS OF RELIGION, 1592, ROMEYN DE HOOGHE, MILITARY HISTORY | PCO-E100-10

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From an ed. “Histoire de la guerre de Flandre” by F. Strada, late 17th century.

Reference: Rijksmuseum Research Library, BI-1929-10, 329 C 20.

Biography engraver: Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) was a late Dutch Baroque painter, sculptor, engraver and caricaturist.