Rugendas Battle of Oudenaarde 1708 Hand Colored Engraving 23x18 Antique 1729

An impressive historical battle original engraving depicting the Battle of Oudenaarde, fought July 11, 1708, during the War of the Spanish Succession. This beautifully detailed, hand-colored military scene captures cavalry charges, infantry formations, fallen soldiers, and the expansive Flemish battlefield. Illustration from: Jean Du Mont baron de Carels-Croon. Executed in the dramatic Baroque tradition of early 18th-century European military prints, the composition features rich coloring, elaborate historical detail, and a decorative French-language inscription.

Good decorative condition with visible age-related toning, scattered foxing or spotting, and minor discoloration. The gold-tone wooden frame exhibits surface scratches and edge wear. Please review all photographs.

- Illustration from: Jean Du Mont baron de Carels-Croon.
- Title: Vue et Représentation de la Bataille d'Oudenarde, donnée le 11 Juillet 1708
- English Title: View and Representation of the Battle of Oudenaarde, July 11, 1708
- The Battle of Oudenaarde was fought on July 11, 1708, in present-day Belgium during the War of the Spanish Succession. Allied forces commanded by the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the French army.
- Subject: Battle of Oudenaarde, War of the Spanish Succession
- Art Period: European Baroque
- Design Style: Historical military illustration, panoramic battle scene
- Medium: Appears to be a hand-colored engraving.
- Material: Paper
- Date Depicted: July 11, 1708
- Date Produced: 1729
- Place of Origin: France
- Printer/Engraver: Inscription at lower right appears to read “Ruckenburg, Pinxit et Excudit”.
- Signature: Printed inscription at lower right
- Language: French
- Frame: Gold-tone molded wooden frame with green decorative accents
- Matting: Yes, ivory-colored mat
- Glazing: Glass
- Image Size: Viewable within mat 22 1/2" W x 17 3/4" H
- Framed size 26 1/2" W x 21" H
- Original.
- 5 lbs 8 oz.
SKU 9741