Gezicht op Paleis het Loo by Jan van Call

Gezicht op Paleis het Loo c. 1700

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pencil drawn

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aged 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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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

"Gezicht op Paleis het Loo" (c. 1700) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan van Call (1656-1703), portraying the Palace Het Loo from a bird's-eye perspective. The print captures the palace's grandeur and its extensive gardens, offering viewers a detailed view of the sprawling complex. Van Call's meticulous etching style, evident in the delicate lines and subtle shading, highlights the architectural details of the palace and the surrounding landscape, providing a glimpse into the opulence of 17th-century Dutch architecture and the artistic sensibilities of the period. The work is a testament to Van Call's skill as an engraver, and its precise depiction of the Palace Het Loo makes it a valuable historical document.

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