Façade met Belgica, Concordia en Abundantia by Anonymous

Façade met Belgica, Concordia en Abundantia 1657

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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cartoon carciture

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sketchbook art

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building

This engraving, created in 1657 by an anonymous artist, is a title page for "Theatrum Urbium Belgii", a publication showcasing the cities of the Low Countries and parts of Germany. The intricate design features allegorical figures, including a crowned female figure symbolizing Belgica (the Netherlands) holding a staff. This artwork, which is housed at the Rijksmuseum, is an example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, renowned for its detailed illustrations and complex symbolism.

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