Triomfoog op de Plaats, 1691 1691
romeyndehooghe
aged paper
toned paper
old engraving style
etching
personal sketchbook
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
pen work
sketchbook drawing
sketchbook art
"Triomfoog op de Plaats" (Triumphal Arch on the Place), an etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, is a depiction of a monumental archway. The artwork, which measures 332 mm by 444 mm, is a detailed and intricate representation of a grand triumphal arch, which was likely a temporary structure erected for a specific event. De Hooghe was known for his precise and detailed depictions of architecture and public celebrations, as well as his mastery of the etching technique. The image is a testament to the artist's skill and reflects the grandeur and splendor of celebratory events in 17th-century Europe. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and offers a glimpse into the historical and artistic significance of triumphal arches.
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