Gezicht op de Abdij van Flône 1738 - 1744

"Gezicht op de Abdij van Flône," an anonymous 18th-century engraving, depicts the Abbey of Flône, a Benedictine monastery in Belgium. Created between 1738-1744, the engraving showcases the abbey’s architectural grandeur, capturing the building’s layout and surrounding landscape. Its detailed rendering of the abbey complex with its tower and surrounding hills, provides viewers with a glimpse of this historical landmark in the 18th century. The use of linework and shading in the engraving creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the abbey's presence on the riverbank.