Plein met Neptunusfontein c. 1600
johannesoflucasvandoetechum
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pen sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
"Plein met Neptunusfontein" (Square with Neptune Fountain), created around 1600 by Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum, is an etching that showcases a detailed view of a city square with a monumental fountain dedicated to Neptune. The architectural elements, including the towering buildings and the intricate fountain, are rendered with meticulous precision, highlighting the artist's mastery of perspective and detail. The print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the urban design of the era, emphasizing the grandeur and complexity of public spaces during this period.
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