Gezicht op de Waalse Kerk en het Walenpleintje te Amsterdam by Hermanus Petrus Schouten

Gezicht op de Waalse Kerk en het Walenpleintje te Amsterdam c. 1770 - 1783

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

ink paper printed

parchment

light coloured

old engraving style

archive photography

old-timey

"Gezicht op de Waalse Kerk en het Walenpleintje te Amsterdam" is an etching by Hermanus Petrus Schouten, a Dutch artist known for his detailed views of Amsterdam. The artwork, dating to around 1770-1783, shows a perspective of the Waalse Kerk (Walloon Church) in Amsterdam, depicting a lively scene of pedestrians, a horse-drawn carriage, and boats on the canal. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the architectural landscape and daily life of Amsterdam in the 18th century, exemplifying the popularity of cityscapes in Dutch art during that era.