Onderboezem tussen twee Toscaanse pilasters by Cornelis (I) Danckerts

Onderboezem tussen twee Toscaanse pilasters c. 1675 - 1686

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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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