{"product_id":"gezicht-op-kasteel-doorwerth-hendrik-spilman","title":"Gezicht op Kasteel Doorwerth - Hendrik Spilman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1744 etching by Hendrik Spilman documenting the architecture and surroundings of Kasteel Doorwerth near Arnhem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Hendrik Spilman, dated 1744, depicts the Kasteel Doorwerth, a medieval fortress situated near Arnhem in the Netherlands. Spilman was a prolific draughtsman and engraver, known for his precise documentation of Dutch architecture and rural topography during the mid-eighteenth century. His work provides a clear record of the castle's structural state before later restorations altered its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs a wide horizontal format, typical of topographical prints from this period. The castle occupies the centre, rendered with careful attention to its defensive towers and gabled rooflines. In the foreground, Spilman includes small figures and horse-drawn carriages, which provide a sense of scale and suggest the daily activity surrounding the estate. The surrounding grounds are delineated with fine, hatched lines that define the trees and undulating terrain, creating a sense of depth without relying on heavy shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the disciplined line work characteristic of Spilman's output. He uses varying densities of cross-hatching to differentiate between the stone textures of the castle walls and the softer, organic forms of the foliage. The sky remains largely unworked, a common convention in eighteenth-century topographical etching that keeps the focus on the architectural subject. This print is a fine example of the period's interest in documenting regional heritage through the medium of printmaking, offering a window into the Dutch countryside as it appeared in the mid-1700s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-cow-lying-down-near-a-fence-paulus-potter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Cow Lying Down Near a Fence - Paulus Potter — Paulus Potter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mannen-maken-rekensommen-jan-luyken\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMannen maken rekensommen - Jan Luyken — Jan Luyken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hendrik Spilman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416606609743,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416606675279,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416606773583,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416606806351,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416606871887,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezicht-op-Kasteel-Doorwerth_Poster_CompositorV1_1786145307253.jpg?v=1786145665","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/gezicht-op-kasteel-doorwerth-hendrik-spilman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}