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Anoniem. Gezicht op Antwerpen

Unknown

1540

unspecified

From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Renaissance Cityscape

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Anoniem. Gezicht op Antwerpen is a 1540 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1540 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Catholic University of Leuven

About this work

You see a painting of a cityscape, specifically Antwerp, with old buildings and a river. The painting shows a topographical view, which was a common way to depict cities back then. This style was often used to showcase the city's layout and important landmarks. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists used light and dark to create depth in their work.