Slot te Muiden c. 1596 - 1630
claesjanszvisscher
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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incomplete sketchy
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
Claes Jansz. Visscher's "Slot te Muiden" is an etching depicting the fortified Muiden Castle, situated on the banks of the Vecht river, Netherlands. The 17th-century print offers a detailed perspective of the castle's architecture, emphasizing its imposing structure and strategic location. The intricate details of the towers, ramparts, and surrounding landscape highlight Visscher's skill as a cartographer and artist. The work showcases the artistic and cultural significance of Dutch architecture during the Golden Age. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.
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