Gezicht op het Nieuwezijds Herenlogement te Amsterdam 1663 - 1664
jacobvanmeurs
rijksmuseum
print, paper, engraving
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dutch-golden-age
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landscape
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paper
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form
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line
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cityscape
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engraving
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realism
Jacob van Meurs's "Gezicht op het Nieuwezijds Herenlogement te Amsterdam" is a 17th century etching depicting the Nieuwezijds Herenlogement, a notable building in Amsterdam. This detailed, architectural perspective drawing showcases the building's grandeur and the bustling activity in its immediate vicinity. It serves as a valuable historical record of the city's cityscape during the Dutch Golden Age. The etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment in time, revealing the architectural style of the period and the daily life of people inhabiting this Dutch city.
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