Golden Gate, Gdańsk

Golden Gate, Gdańsk

This graphics showcases the Golden Gate in Gdańsk- an early 17th-century Mannerist masterpiece designed by Abraham van den Blocke and built by Hans Strakowski between 1612 and 1614. Erected on the site of the medieval Long Street Gate, it closes the ceremonial Royal Way and remains one of Europe’s most beautiful city gates.

The two-story rectangular façade, inspired by a triumphal arch, features a rhythmic arrangement of Ionic and Corinthian columns, arched upper windows, and a richly decorated frieze and cornice. Sculptural details (including festoons, mascarons, and plant motifs) add depth and elegance, while the crowning balustrade with allegorical statues represents virtues such as Prudence, Justice, and Concord.

Repeatedly restored over the centuries, the Golden Gate continues to captivate with its intricate details and stands as a symbol of Gdańsk’s civic pride and artistic heritage.

Why is this illustration worth having?

• Icon of Gdańsk– one of Poland’s finest examples of Mannerist architecture.
• Richly detailed– captures sculptures, ornamentation, and classical proportions.
• History in a single image– the gate as a witness to the city’s evolution.
• A stylish accent– a striking addition to any home, office, or gallery.

Product features:

• Style: minimalist architectural illustration.
• Subject: the Golden Gate in Gdańsk
• Colour palette: monochromatic (black and white).
• Print: high-quality fine art paper.
• Illustration sizes: 25 × 16 cm or 38 × 28 cm.
• Passe-partout: black / ecru / copper / cherry / green.
• Frame size: 30 × 21 cm or 50 × 40 cm.
• Wooden frame with glass: gold / brown / bronze-gold / black-gold
• Made in: Poland.

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