Gezicht op de bibliotheek van de Universiteit van Göttingen 1742 - 1801
georgbalthasarprobst
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beige
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architectural sketch
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aged paper
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architectural plan
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traditional architecture
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brown and beige
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architectural drawing
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architecture drawing
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warm toned green
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architectural design photography
This detailed view of the University of Göttingen library was created by Georg Balthasar Probst between 1742 and 1801. The print depicts a grand, expansive room lined with bookshelves stretching into the distance, filled with patrons browsing and reading. The ornate ceiling, decorated with gilded details, adds to the grandeur of the scene. The central window with a view of a ship and the people moving through the room provide a sense of scale and activity. The print is a testament to the importance of knowledge and scholarship during the Enlightenment era and provides a glimpse into the vibrant intellectual life of the university.
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