Fragment van een plattegrond van Mechelen by Frans Hogenberg

Fragment van een plattegrond van Mechelen 1616

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pen and ink

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mechanical pen drawing

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pen 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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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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initial sketch

"Fragment van een plattegrond van Mechelen" (Fragment of a map of Mechelen) is an engraved map from 1616 by Frans Hogenberg. The map depicts a detailed aerial view of Mechelen, Belgium, including its surrounding countryside. Hogenberg was known for his precise and detailed maps, and this work is a testament to his skill. The map shows the city's streets, buildings, and waterways, as well as its agricultural landscape and surrounding mills. This detailed plan is a fascinating glimpse into the urban landscape of Mechelen in the early 17th century.

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