Vogelvluchtgezicht op Domburg by Anonymous

Vogelvluchtgezicht op Domburg 1696 - 1728

aged paper

mechanical pen drawing

pen sketch

old engraving style

etching

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

This anonymous 17th-century bird's eye view engraving of Domburg, a town in the Netherlands, offers a detailed perspective of the landscape and its structures. The print is a fine example of the artistic trend of "Vogelvluchtgezicht" (bird's eye view) popular in the Dutch Golden Age. The artist meticulously depicts the town's layout, including houses, gardens, a windmill, and a prominent tower. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a valuable glimpse into the town's history and its architectural features.