Overgave van de Leidsepoort aan de Pruisen, 1787 1787 - 1792

Harmanus Vinkeles’ etching "Overgave van de Leidsepoort aan de Pruisen, 1787" depicts the surrender of the Leiden Gate in Amsterdam to Prussian troops in 1787. The detailed scene, executed in a delicate line style, showcases the gate, soldiers, and the surrounding city landscape. This artwork, a small-scale etching, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Dutch history, captured with the meticulous detail typical of Vinkeles's work. The print's small size, measuring only 163 mm by 112 mm, highlights the artist's skillful use of line and composition to convey a powerful narrative in a compact format.