Waterval in de rivier de Aniene te Tivoli by Pieter Schenk

Waterval in de rivier de Aniene te Tivoli Possibly 1670 - 1717

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aged paper

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toned paper

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sketch book

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waterfall

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This hand-colored engraving, "Waterval in de rivier de Aniene te Tivoli," by Dutch artist Pieter Schenk depicts a waterfall in the Aniene River near Tivoli, Italy. The image showcases a scenic landscape with a cascading waterfall, lush vegetation, and buildings in the background. The piece is likely a part of a series of engravings documenting the region's natural beauty. This artwork is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch landscape art, known for its meticulous detail and atmospheric perspective. The scene was a popular subject for artists like Schenk, who depicted the dramatic beauty of the Italian landscape in a way that captured the attention of viewers in the Netherlands and beyond.

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