Gezicht op het kasteel te Abcoude by Jacobus Schijnvoet

Gezicht op het kasteel te Abcoude 1711 - 1774

aged paper

quirky sketch

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

"Gezicht op het kasteel te Abcoude" (View of the Castle at Abcoude) is an etching by Dutch artist Jacobus Schijnvoet (1685-1743), housed in the Rijksmuseum. Dating from between 1711 and 1774, the artwork depicts a detailed view of a fortified castle in Abcoude, a small town in the Netherlands. This etching demonstrates Schijnvoet's mastery of detail, capturing the castle's architecture, the surrounding landscape, and even the figures walking on a nearby path. The etching, measuring 145mm in height and 179mm in width, showcases Schijnvoet's expertise in portraying architectural structures and the picturesque Dutch countryside.