Gezicht op Slot Persijn te Wassenaar 1681 - 1728

Cornelis Elandts created this print of Gezicht op Slot Persijn te Wassenaar. It employs fine lines and carefully structured compositions in black and white to create depth and detail. The symmetry of the image is carefully constructed. Note the castle sits centrally, balanced by trees and foliage on either side. The use of perspective draws our eye deeper into the scene, creating an illusion of space. This balanced composition lends the print a sense of classical harmony. Prints such as this one, play with ideas of representation and reproduction. Each line meticulously etched, serves as a sign, directing the viewer's gaze and shaping their understanding. The artwork, with its symmetrical structure and detailed execution, opens up an entire discourse around the intersection of art and the human perception of space.