Panorama van Antwerpen
1600 - 1699
Medium
pen
Dimensions
200; 1585
About this artwork
pen en penseel in bruin, zwart krijt
Art Historical Context
**Panorama van Antwerpen** Remigio Cantagallina the bustling 17th-century skyline of, a thriving Flemish port city at the heart of Europe's trade networks. Created sometime between 1600 and1699, this Italian draughtsman's panoramic view showcases his talent for precise topographical scenes, or *vedute*. Cantagallina, active in the Low Countries around 1610–1620, documented urban landscapes with meticulous detail, offering a window into Antwerp's golden era amid the Dutch Revolt and economic resurgence. Executed in pen and brush with brown ink and black chalk, the artwork's elongated format—20...
About the Artist
Remigio Cantagallina · 1572–1656
Comment on works: landscapes; engraver