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Exodus of the garrison from Maastricht, 1748, print, historical print, The exodus with full military honors of the Dutch garrison under Baron van Aylva, after the capitulation of the city of Maastricht to the French, May 10, 1748., printmaker: Reinier Vinkeles (I), Amsterdam, printmaker: Cornelis Bogerts, after drawing by Jacobus Buys, 1783 - 1795, paper, etching, proof, height 160 mm x width 100 mm, Illustration for: J. Fokke. Histories of the United Netherlands for the patriotic youth. Amsterdam: Johannes Allart, 1783-1795, 25 volumes. Volume XI pl. V., retreat of the defeated, Invangen van Maastricht (1748), Maastricht, Period, 1748-05-10, A detailed monochrome engraving shows a stone gateway and rounded tower beside a roofed building, with a tall spire rising behind them; a flag flies from a pole on the ramparts where small groups of figures stand; below, two columns of soldiers face each other, dressed in period uniforms with plumed hats and holding long spears, while a man in front of one column wears a coat and holds a staff, standing on a paved ground.

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Exodus garrison Maastricht 1748 print historical print exodus full military honors Dutch garrison under Baron van Aylva capitulation city French 10 printmaker Reinier Vinkeles I Amsterdam Cornelis Bogerts drawing Jacobus Buys 1783 - 1795 paper etching proof height 160 mm x width 100 mm Illustration J Fokke Histories United Netherlands patriotic youth Johannes Allart 1783-1795 25 volumes Volume XI pl V retreat defeated Invangen van Maastricht Period 1748-05-10 detailed monochrome engraving stone gateway rounded tower beside roofed building tall spire rising them flag flies pole ramparts small groups figures stand two columns soldiers face dressed period uniforms plumed hats holding long spears man front column wears coat holds staff standing paved ground