Gezicht op de Waalse Kerk en het Sint-Jorishof te Amsterdam 1663 - 1664
jacobvanmeurs
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landscape illustration sketch
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aged paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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storyboard and sketchbook work
This etching by Jacob van Meurs, created between 1663 and 1664, depicts the French Church and the Saint Jorishof in Amsterdam. The detailed view showcases the church’s architecture, including the distinctive tower, and the surrounding courtyard, where figures are depicted going about their daily lives. This work is a significant example of 17th-century Dutch cityscape etchings, known for their meticulous representation of urban life and architecture. The Rijksmuseum houses this important historical document, offering a glimpse into the urban landscape of Amsterdam during the Golden Age.
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