Fortified gate at Düren 1664
wenceslaushollar
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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human-figures
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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road
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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human
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
Wenceslaus Hollar's etching, "Fortified gate at Düren", depicts the fortified gate of the city of Düren in Germany. Created in 1664, the artwork showcases Hollar's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the architectural features of the gate, including the moats, towers, and surrounding buildings. The print is a testament to Hollar's skills as a draftsman and engraver, known for his detailed cityscape views and topographical representations. "Fortified gate at Düren" is a fine example of 17th-century etching, capturing the fortified architecture of a historical city.
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