Slot te Muiden by Claes Jansz. Visscher

Slot te Muiden c. 1596 - 1630

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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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