Gezicht op de Marepoort te Leiden 1762

"Gezicht op de Marepoort te Leiden" is an etching created by Abraham Delfos in 1762. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the Marepoort, a gate in Leiden, Netherlands. The scene features the gate itself, a drawbridge, a canal, and figures traversing the bridge and canal. The etching provides a detailed and accurate view of the gate and its surrounding environment, capturing the city's urban landscape and daily life in the 18th century. The work is an example of architectural etching, a popular genre in Dutch art, and offers viewers a glimpse into the history and architecture of the city.