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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Vestingplattegrond van Sint-Andries - Caspar Merian
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£37.00 GBP
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£37.00 GBP
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Beschreibung
A precise seventeenth-century etching by Caspar Merian, illustrating the geometric ground plan of the star-shaped Fort Sint-Andries.
This etching by Caspar Merian depicts the ground plan of Fort Sint-Andries, a strategic military fortification situated at the confluence of the Waal and Maas rivers. Merian, a member of the prominent Merian family of engravers and publishers based in Frankfurt, produced numerous topographical works that documented the military and geographical landscape of seventeenth-century Europe. His approach to cartography combines technical precision with the clean, linear aesthetic characteristic of the era's copperplate engravings.
The composition focuses on the star-shaped geometry of the fort, a design typical of the trace italienne or bastion fort system. This defensive architecture was developed to withstand cannon fire, utilising angled walls to eliminate blind spots. Merian uses hatching to define the depth of the moats and the slope of the ramparts, providing a clear sense of the structure's three-dimensional form despite the two-dimensional medium. The labels for the rivers Waal and Maas, along with the scale bar at the bottom, indicate the practical, utilitarian purpose of the print. It functioned as a visual record for military planners and those interested in the geopolitical developments of the Dutch Republic.
The print is characterised by its disciplined line work and lack of extraneous ornamentation. The focus remains entirely on the structural integrity of the fortification. By stripping away the surrounding terrain, Merian allows the viewer to analyse the mathematical precision of the bastion layout. This work is a representative example of how seventeenth-century printmaking served as a primary medium for disseminating information regarding military engineering and regional geography. The clarity of the engraving ensures that the geometric relationships between the bastions and the surrounding water remain legible, reflecting the high standards of the Merian workshop.
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Jeder Druck wird auf Bestellung im 12-Farben-Giclée-Druckverfahren auf FSC-zertifiziertem Archivpapier hergestellt. Entworfen in Großbritannien und gedruckt in Ihrem nächstgelegenen Produktionszentrum, um Abfall zu reduzieren und die Lieferung zu beschleunigen.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Vestingplattegrond van Sint-Andries - Caspar Merian
Regulärer Preis
Ab £37.00 GBP
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Ab £37.00 GBP
Regulärer Preis
Fine Art Poster / Small Square (30x30 cm) / -
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Fine Art Framed
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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