Coppen Hagen / Cracovia / Colonia / Lisbona / Stockholm / Francfurt am Main / Antwerpen / Constantinopolis 1670 - 1672
anonymous
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aged paper
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
This anonymous engraving, created between 1670 and 1672, depicts eight European cities, including Copenhagen, Stockholm, Cracovia, Frankfurt am Main, Cologne, Antwerp, Lisbon, and Constantinople. Each city is presented in a framed vignette, showcasing its skyline and surrounding landscape. The detailed depictions of ships and buildings provide insights into the urban life of the time. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, offering a glimpse into the cartographic and visual culture of the 17th century.
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