Russo-Turkish Wars
The wars of 1735–9, 1768–74 and 1787–92
Veterani Höhle, 1788
Angriff und Vertheidigung der Veteranischen Höhle 1788
c.1790Etching; printed on paper; hand-coloured | 20.2 x 23.4 cm (image) | RCIN 734104.3.m
This is one of fifteen numbered maps and views published by Trattnern relating to the Russo-Turkish War. See RCINs 734104.3.a-l, n-o.
The Veterani Caves are now partly submerged by the great reservoir on the Danube known as the Eisener Tor. The caves lie on the left bank of the river, between the villages of Dubova and Plavischewicza, about five and half hours upstream of Orsova. The caves are named after the Austrian General Frederico Antonio Veterani (d.1695) who fought during the Great Turkish War of 1683-99. This view shows the Turkish assault on the temporary fortifications of the Austrians. The Austrians surrendered on 31 August.
Additional text: [bottom, below view, a descriptive key, A-I, K-N, to the Turkish assault on the Austrian-held caves.]
For further reading, see:
H. Holzmann and H. Salzer, 'Die Veterani-Höhle am Eisernen Tor (Rumänien) Zumm 200. Jahrestag ihrer Verteidigung gegen die Türken', Verban Österreischischer Höhlerforscher, <http://www.zobodat.at/pdf/Hoehle_040_0011-0015.pdf> (visited 24 Oct 2016).
Condition: flat, no fold lines.
Johann Thomas von Trattnern (1717-98) (publisher) [bottom right, below text:] Wien bei T:E: v’ Trattnern K:K: Buch:
Watermark: Cropped: top of crown
Condition: flat, no fold lines
16.8 x 23.0 cm (neatline)
20.2 x 23.4 cm (image)
21.2 x 25.4 cm (platemark)
27.1 x 36.0 cm (sheet)
Printed title:
Angriff und Vertheidigung der Veteranischen Höhle 1788. [bottom, below view]
Printed title:
N= XIII. [top right, above edge of border]
Additional text:
[bottom, below view, a descriptive key, A-I, K-N, to the Turkish assault on the Austrian-held caves.]
Annotations:
None
George III catalogue entry:
Turky Fifteen Plans of the Operations of the War in Turky between the Russians and Austrians and the Turks, from the 1.st of Oct.r 1787 to the 20.th of Dec.r 1788: by T.E. v. Trattnern.
Subject(s)
near Dubova, Mehedinţi, Romania (44°37'00"N 22°16'00"E)
Bibliographic reference(s)
H. Holzmann and H. Salzer, 'Die Veterani-Höhle am Eisernen Tor (Rumänien) Zumm 200. Jahrestag ihrer Verteidigung gegen die Türken', Verban Österreischischer Höhlerforscher, (visited 24 Oct 2016).
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