Gezicht op Kasteel Culemborg by Jacobus Schijnvoet

Gezicht op Kasteel Culemborg 1711

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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ink paper printed

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parchment

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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retro 'vintage design

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personal sketchbook

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old-timey

"Gezicht op Kasteel Culemborg" (1711) by Jacobus Schijnvoet is an etching depicting a view of Culemborg Castle in the Netherlands. This detailed perspective drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the castle's impressive facade, complete with a drawbridge and a moat. The artist, known for his architectural engravings, utilizes a meticulous and realistic style to create a sense of depth and grandeur. The inscription "Het HUIS te KUILENBURG" on the plaque in the foreground further emphasizes the castle's prominence. This etching provides a glimpse into the architectural heritage of the Netherlands during the early 18th century.

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