Gezicht op de (nooit voltooide) Waardkerk te Leiden 1712

This anonymous etching from 1712, titled "Gezicht op de (nooit voltooide) Waardkerk te Leiden", depicts the unfinished Waardkerk church in Leiden, Netherlands. The artwork shows the church's foundation, the tall spire, and a surrounding cityscape. The title translates to "View of the (never completed) Waardkerk in Leiden." This print provides a historical snapshot of the church's construction, giving viewers a glimpse into the architecture and urban landscape of the time. The inscription "Deffein d'une nouvette Eglife, dont on ne voit encore que les fondements" translates to "Design of a new church, of which only the foundations are visible." It emphasizes the incomplete nature of the building. The detailed depiction of the church's architecture, along with the surrounding buildings and figures, showcases the artist's skill in etching.