Gezicht op haven met vesting 1617 - 1660

"Gezicht op haven met vesting" is an etching by Matthieu van Plattenberg, a Dutch artist born in 1607 and who died in 1660. This small etching, measuring 90 mm x 148 mm, depicts a bustling harbor scene with ships at anchor and figures going about their daily lives. Van Plattenberg was known for his detailed renderings of architectural structures, which is evident in the depiction of the fortified wall and tower in the background. This etching likely dates from between 1617 and 1660, and its focus on daily life and architectural detail is characteristic of Dutch Golden Age art.