The Shelling of ’s-Hertogenbosch by the French, Josephus Augustus Knip, 1800
1800
47.0 x 62.0 cm
The shelling or bombardment of "s-Hertogenbosch by the French during the siege of 1794, presumably in the night of 25-26 September. Nightpiece in which the firing cannons and crashing bombs brightly light up against the sky. In the foreground the French camp in Klein Deuteren with officers on horseback, soldiers and marshals.
joseph augustus knip (1777 – 1847)
Explore the landscapes & cityscapes of Joseph August Knip (1777-1847), a Dutch painter known for his detailed topographical views, watercolors, and Parisian scenes.
About this artwork
- Title: The Shelling of ’s-Hertogenbosch by the French, Josephus Augustus Knip, 1800
- Artist: joseph augustus knip
- Year: 1800
- Original dimensions: 47.0 x 62.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Black
- Color intensity: Monochromatic