Vignet van Frans Houttuyn te Amsterdam en een vignet met een schip 18th century
anonymous
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light pencil work
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blue ink drawing
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This 18th-century anonymous print from the Rijksmuseum features two vignettes. The first is an ornate depiction of the city of Amsterdam, possibly a view from the river. The second depicts a ship sailing across the water. The intricate detail and craftsmanship of the vignettes suggest that this artwork was likely intended as a decorative element for a book or other publication. It is likely a wood engraving or etching, a common printing technique of the 18th century.
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