{"product_id":"gezicht-op-kasteel-ijsselstein-hendrik-spilman","title":"Gezicht op Kasteel IJsselstein - Hendrik Spilman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1744 etching by Hendrik Spilman depicting the Kasteel IJsselstein, showcasing the architectural precision of eighteenth-century Dutch topographical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Hendrik Spilman, dated 1744, depicts the Kasteel IJsselstein in the Netherlands. Spilman was a prolific Dutch engraver and draughtsman, known for his topographical documentation of Dutch towns, castles, and country estates during the eighteenth century. His work provides a clear record of architectural structures as they appeared before the extensive urbanisation and modifications of the following centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs precise, controlled lines to define the stone walls, tiled roofs, and the surrounding foliage. The artist uses cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, particularly on the castle tower and the water's surface. The sky is rendered with horizontal lines, a common technique in period printmaking to suggest atmosphere without distracting from the primary subject. The castle is positioned behind a low wall, with trees softening the transition between the architecture and the water in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopographical prints of this nature were often produced for collectors interested in regional history or for inclusion in published volumes documenting the Dutch provinces. The clarity of the line work reflects the technical standards of the period, where the goal was to provide an accurate, recognisable representation of the site. The inclusion of the title, 't Kasteel te Ysselstein, at the base of the print confirms its function as a historical record. This piece offers a glimpse into the Dutch architectural vernacular of the mid-eighteenth century, capturing the scale and setting of the castle with a disciplined, observational approach. The print remains a useful reference for architectural historians and those interested in the visual history of the Utrecht province.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hendrik Spilman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415788851535,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415807758671,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415807791439,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415807824207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415807856975,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415807889743,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415807922511,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415807955279,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415807988047,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415808020815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415808053583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415808086351,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezicht-op-Kasteel-IJsselstein_Poster_CompositorV1_1786138275019.jpg?v=1786138627","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/gezicht-op-kasteel-ijsselstein-hendrik-spilman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}