Two models of Fort Leyden 1769
hendricklotsy
natural stone pattern
toned paper
sculpture
oil painting
tile art
carved into stone
stoneware
underpainting
wooden texture
watercolor
"Two Models of Fort Leyden" is a 1769 relief by Hendrick Lotsy. The work is a detailed, three-dimensional representation of the fort, constructed using various wood types and techniques. The intricate carvings and precise scale model of the fort demonstrate the artist’s skill in capturing the architectural details of the fort. This piece exemplifies the popular genre of architectural relief, which provided a tangible and aesthetically pleasing way to document and showcase important structures of the time.
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During the second half of the 18th century, ever more plantations arose along the Commewijne River in Suriname. Fort Leyden was built at the mouth of the river to protect the new settlements from attacks from the water. These wooden models were sent from the Netherlands to Suriname as examples for the construction of the stronghold.
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