Allegorische voorstelling met de stichting van Utrecht 1729
janwandelaar
pencil drawn
toned paper
light pencil work
mechanical pen drawing
pencil sketch
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pencil work
pencil art
"Allegorische voorstelling met de stichting van Utrecht" (Allegorical representation of the founding of Utrecht) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Wandelaar from 1729. This engraving is an allegorical representation of the founding of the city of Utrecht, featuring a group of figures in a landscape setting. The figures include a king, a woman, and several other figures representing various aspects of the city's history and culture. The work is characterized by its detailed and intricate depiction of figures and landscape, as well as its use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism. This etching is an example of the Dutch Baroque style, characterized by its grand scale, dynamic composition, and emphasis on detail. The artwork is now located in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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