Onderboezem tussen twee Toscaanse pilasters c. 1675 - 1686
cornelisidanckerts
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aged paper
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toned paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
This etching by Cornelis Danckerts, created between 1675 and 1686, depicts a detailed architectural design. It showcases a fireplace with a carved, ornate mantelpiece, flanked by two pilasters, and surmounted by a decorative frieze featuring a central urn and a garland of foliage. The image provides an example of the intricate details and craftsmanship prevalent in Dutch architecture during the 17th century. It is a valuable example of architectural drawing, demonstrating the meticulous planning that went into constructing opulent buildings during this period. This artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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