Albertus Magnus preekt 1610
willemvanswanenburg
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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pen-ink sketch
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limited contrast and shading
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pencil work
"Albertus Magnus preekt" (1610) is an etching by Willem van Swanenburg. It depicts Albertus Magnus, a prominent Dominican friar and philosopher, lecturing a group of students in a room. The image is characterized by a realistic depiction of the figures and the room. Swanenburg was known for his detailed and accurate depictions of figures and architectural details. The etching is in the Rijksmuseum and is a good example of Swanenburg's work in the early 17th century. This artwork depicts a moment in history where religious education was central to the lives of the people.
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