Gezicht op de bovenste verdieping van het fort op Pharos met kanonnen before 1885

This print, titled "Gezicht op de bovenste verdieping van het fort op Pharos met kanonnen," presents an image of a historical fort, rendered with a keen eye for detail, albeit by an anonymous hand. The composition is structured by a clear recession into space, achieved through linear perspective. This guides our eye from the foreground cannons towards the distant horizon, creating a sense of depth. The restricted palette of monochrome tones enhances the structural forms of the fort, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow. The anonymous artist's choice to focus on architectural elements over human presence invites contemplation on permanence, power, and the passage of time. This work employs a formal visual language to explore the underlying systems of control and defense represented by such structures.