237 - M. POOL (1670-1732), Ancient city under siege, Etching

M. POOL (1670-1732), Ancient city under siege, Etching Matthys Pool (1670 Amsterdam - around 1732 ibid.): Ancient city under siege Depiction of an ancient city under siege in a mountainous landscape, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed: "M. Pool sculp.". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "BLOCUS DE PLATÉE PAR DEUX LIGNES ENVIRONANTES DE MÂÇONERIE". Upper right numbered in the printing plate: "Pl. VIII. Tom. II. Pag. 151.". Date: 18th century Description: The artwork shows an ancient city surrounded by massive walls in a barren, mountainous terrain. The possibly historical context suggests a military siege. The structured composition offers an insight into the architectural defense system of past eras. Keywords: ancient city; siege; walls; architecture; defense; history; mountains; landscape; military; strategy; oversight; artwork; historical representation; iconographic elements; urban center; protection; medieval; fortification; narrative structure, 18th century, Baroque, Military, France, Size: Paper: 25,7 cm x 36,8 cm (10,1 x 14,5 in), Plate: 24,3 cm x 31,8 cm (9,6 x 12,5 in), Depiction: 19,9 cm x 30,1 cm (7,8 x 11,9 in) Condition: Good condition. With 2 vertical folded edges. Occasionally slightly stained and minimally discolored due to age.