Tekstblad bij boekillustratie 1723

This 1723 engraving by Roeland van Leuve depicts four different buildings in a city. The meticulous detail in the architecture suggests that this is likely a plan for a book illustration, highlighting the structures for a particular audience. The engraving style, with its use of lines and hatching to create form and shading, was popular in the 18th century, and this piece is a fine example of the craftsmanship of the period.