Gezicht op slot Gräfsnäs en slot Nääs 1697
willemswidde
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aged paper
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toned paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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old engraving style
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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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storyboard and sketchbook work
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pencil art
This engraving, "Gezicht op slot Gräfsnäs en slot Nääs," by Willem Swidde (1661-1697) depicts two Swedish castles, Gräfsnäs and Nääs, in 1697. The detailed perspective view of the castles, showcasing their architectural features, provides a glimpse into the 17th-century Swedish landscape. The work is a testament to the Dutch artist's skill in capturing architectural detail and depicting the natural world, exemplifying the Dutch Golden Age tradition of topographical landscape art. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering art-lovers a unique opportunity to study Swedish history and architecture through the lens of Dutch artistry.
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