View of the grave monument of Engelbert II in Breda

Wilhelmus Cornelius, Chimaer van Oudendorp

1857

From the collection of Leiden University Libraries

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View of the grave monument of Engelbert II in Breda is a 1857 by Wilhelmus Cornelius, Chimaer van Oudendorp, held at Leiden University Libraries.

Who painted this?: Wilhelmus Cornelius, Chimaer van Oudendorp
When & what style?: 1857
Where can I see it?: Leiden University Libraries

About this work

This drawing shows a detailed view of Engelbert II’s grave monument in Breda. The lines are sharp and precise, using cross-hatching to create shadows and depth. Small pencil marks label the scene with "Breda" in the corner. The artist copied an earlier painting by Bosboom, adding his own careful touches. The drawing was meant to be printed, not just looked at. It’s a quiet record of a real place, not just art. Try looking up the Museum of Ethnography to see more like this.