Huis van Jeronimo Nunes da Costa (Mozes Curiël) aan de Nieuwe Herengracht te Amsterdam c. 1695
romeyndehooghe
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aged paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This etching by Romeyn de Hooghe depicts the grand house of Jeronimo Nunes da Costa, a wealthy merchant, on the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam. Completed around 1695, the detailed view showcases the building's architecture, its surrounding garden, and the canal with a boat. De Hooghe's precise style captures the grandeur of the building, reflecting the city's prosperity in the Golden Age. The print offers a glimpse into the life of the affluent elite of 17th century Amsterdam.
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