Huis met trapgevel 1736 - 1775

This etching by Jan Caspar Philips, dated 1736-1775, depicts the house where Dutch poet Jacob Cats was born. Philips, a Dutch artist known for his architectural drawings, captures the building's unique stepped gable and elaborate façade in meticulous detail. This small-scale print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Philips' skill in capturing the architectural beauty of his time. The inscription below the drawing provides valuable historical context, confirming the house's association with the renowned poet. This engraving exemplifies a genre known as architectural drawing, a vital artistic tradition in the 18th century that documented and celebrated architectural forms.