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Corner of a Library, 1711. Creator: Jan van der Heyden
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Corner of a Library, 1711. Creator: Jan van der Heyden
Corner of a Library, 1711.
An interior set against a plain wall with a bookcase to one side on which are neatly arranged volumes in perfect order. The bookcase is designed to allow easy access to the top shelves on which the largest volumes are kept, while a striking element is the curtain intended to protect them from dust and light. Leaning against the side of the bookcase are what appear to be rolled-up maps, together with an oriental lance, one of the various oriental items in the room. The foreground is used for a table covered with a splendid Chinese textile on which the artist has depicted a terrestrial and a celestial globe, an armillary sphere and an atlas. The furniture is completed by three chairs, one with a walking stick resting on it, and the candelabrum in the space nearest the viewer
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Step into a world of learning and discovery with this print of 'Corner of a Library' (1711), created by renowned Dutch artist Jan van der Heyden. This stunning interior scene transports us to an era where knowledge was power, as we gaze upon the meticulously arranged bookcase filled with volumes on perfect order.
The room's centerpiece is undoubtedly the magnificent Chinese textile-covered table, adorned with terrestrial and celestial globes, an armillary sphere, and an atlas - a testament to human curiosity about the world beyond. The artist has also cleverly incorporated rolled-up maps and an oriental lance against the bookcase, adding depth and texture to this 18th-century masterpiece.
As we take in every detail of this beautifully composed scene, it's hard not to be struck by the elegance of the candelabrum standing sentinel nearby, casting a warm glow over the space. This enchanting print is more than just an artistic representation - it invites us into a world where knowledge and culture reign supreme.
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