Gezicht op het Paleis op de Koudenberg te Brussel by Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort

Gezicht op het Paleis op de Koudenberg te Brussel 1640

print, etching, engraving

baroque

pen drawing

dutch-golden-age

print

etching

old engraving style

perspective

form

geometric

pen-ink sketch

line

pen work

cityscape

history-painting

engraving

Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort's "Gezicht op het Paleis op de Koudenberg te Brussel" from 1640 is an etching that depicts a view of the Palace on the Koudenberg in Brussels. The palace is shown in an octagonal frame, surrounded by a decorative border featuring a lion and griffins. The image is a detailed representation of the palace and its surroundings, with a focus on the architectural detail. The etching is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the refined techniques of the period, while capturing an important landmark in Brussels.