Karel V laat een klooster bouwen, 1555, nr. 8 1614 - 1710
cornelisboel
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This etching by Cornelis Boel, dated 1614-1710, depicts the construction of a monastery commissioned by Charles V. The scene is filled with figures, including Charles V himself, who is shown standing in the center of the composition. Boel’s meticulous detail conveys the bustling activity of the construction site. The print is part of a series showcasing the life of Charles V. It can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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