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Baroque Splendor: Ericsberg Castle in Swidde's Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna, 1690
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The engraving depicts Ericsberg Castle (Erichsberg), a baroque castle located in Södermanland, Sweden. This hand-colored print is from "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna" (Ancient and Modern Sweden), a comprehensive work that offers a grand depiction of Swedish grandeur during its period as a world power. The image showcases the castle with its distinctive architecture and beautifully laid out gardens, reflecting the romantic and almost fairytale-like quality that characterizes many of the works in this collection.
Erik Dahlberg, the mastermind behind the collection, was an accomplished engineer, soldier, and author. His contribution to military architecture and his service as director-general of fortifications in Sweden gave him a profound understanding of buildings and their strategic importance, which is reflected in the detailed nature of the engravings in "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna."
The engraving was created by Willem Swidde, a Dutch artist, in 1690. Swidde, along with Johannes van den Aveelen, was among the foreign engravers recruited to complete the collection, offering a level of detail and expertise that was highly regarded.
More about the artist:
Willem Swidde was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver who made a significant contribution to Swedish topographical and historical illustration in the late 17th century. Born around 1660 in Amsterdam, Swidde's journey as an artist eventually led him to Sweden.
In 1688, he was brought to Stockholm by Count Erik Dahlbergh, a Swedish engineer, soldier, and field marshal, who recognized Swidde's talent and needed his skills for the illustration of various works. Swidde's initial task in Sweden was to produce illustrations for Samuel Pufendorf's history of Charles X Gustav of Sweden. He successfully created 18 plates out of the 123 for this work.
However, Swidde's most notable and enduring work was for the ambitious "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna" (Ancient and Modern Sweden), a project that aimed to document and celebrate Sweden's grandeur through elaborate topographical engravings. In this venture, Swidde was instrumental, contributing 76 of the book's plates. His engravings were based on drawings by Dahlbergh, with whom he collaborated closely, often enhancing the original designs to better capture the magnificence of the Swedish landscapes and architecture.
Swidde's work is characterized by its meticulous detail and the way it captures the baroque splendor of the Swedish empire. Despite the grand scale of his work, Swidde's life remains sparsely documented, and he passed away in Stockholm in 1697, leaving behind a legacy through the plates that continue to be appreciated for their historical and artistic value. His contributions to "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna" helped immortalize the Sweden of his era, reflecting both the country's natural beauty and its cultural aspirations.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.33 in (31.3 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1690-1699
- Date of Manufacture:1690
- Condition:Good. Original folding line flattened in the middle. Some soiling due to handling and a light brownish hue, adding patina to this original engraving. . Please study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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