Kreml 1656

print

amateur sketch

light pencil work

quirky sketch

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen sketch

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

"Kreml, das Schloss in Moscau" is a 1656 etching by German artist Christian Rothgiesser. The detailed and evocative print depicts the Kremlin in Moscow, showcasing the city's famed architecture and the bustling activity of its citizens. Rothgiesser's attention to detail, captured in this small-scale artwork, creates a lively visual record of 17th century Moscow, emphasizing its vibrant social and cultural life. This work is now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.