View of the Valkhof and Belvedere at Nijmegen by Valentijn Klotz

View of the Valkhof and Belvedere at Nijmegen Possibly 1679

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landscape illustration sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

pen work

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storyboard and sketchbook work

"View of the Valkhof and Belvedere at Nijmegen" is a pen and ink drawing by Valentijn Klotz, a Dutch artist who specialized in landscapes. Dated possibly to 1679, the drawing depicts a panoramic view of the Valkhof, a former royal palace in Nijmegen, Netherlands, and the Belvedere, a nearby structure. Klotz's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the architectural structures and the surrounding landscape. The drawing is a significant example of Klotz's skill in capturing the beauty of his surroundings. This drawing is one of the few surviving artworks of this artist.