The Breached Dike at Jaap Hannes and Houtewael 1651 - 1652
roelantroghman
landscape illustration sketch
quirky sketch
mechanical pen drawing
pen sketch
pencil sketch
personal sketchbook
sketchwork
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
storyboard and sketchbook work
"The Breached Dike at Jaap Hannes and Houtewael" is a 17th-century etching by Roelant Roghman, a Dutch artist known for his detailed depictions of landscapes. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, presents a realistic view of the aftermath of a dike breach in the Netherlands, showcasing the challenges faced by people living in a low-lying land. The etchings, featuring two distinct scenes, vividly capture the struggle with water, highlighting the importance of maintaining these structures for protecting the land. Roghman's use of detail and perspective brings this historical event to life, offering viewers a glimpse into the realities of Dutch life during this period.
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Repairs to the dike begun some time after the disaster. In the left foreground of the upper print is a pile driver, and at the right are fragments of the burst dike. At the left of the lower print can be discerned the temporary dam put up behind the dike, and in the middle the canteen of the recovery workers.
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