Gezicht op de kerk van Eik en Duinen, 1556 1730 - 1736
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
This anonymous 18th-century etching, "Gezicht op de kerk van Eik en Duinen, 1556," depicts a bird's-eye view of the church of Eik en Duinen in the Netherlands. Created between 1730 and 1736, this artwork provides a glimpse into the architectural landscape of the region during the 16th century. The detailed rendering showcases the church's prominent position within a surrounding countryside, with a nearby farmhouse and trees suggesting a rural setting. The inscription on the bottom of the image clarifies that it is a representation of the church as it appeared in the year 1556.
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