Gezicht vanaf de Koekamp tot aan de Leidsebrug c. 1700
janvancall
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
"Gezicht vanaf de Koekamp tot aan de Leidsebrug" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan van Call, created around 1700. It depicts a street scene in Amsterdam, likely a view from the Koekamp, leading towards the Leidsebrug. The etching features architectural details of the canal houses, as well as figures going about their daily lives, providing a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch life. The intricate details and perspective create a realistic and immersive depiction of the city. Van Call, a prominent artist of his time, specialized in such cityscapes, capturing the urban environment with precise detail.
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