Panorama van Antwerpen

Panorama van Antwerpen by Remigio Cantagallina

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 · 15721656

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