Gezicht op Neurenberg (blad 2) by Dirk Eversen Lons

Gezicht op Neurenberg (blad 2) 1666

quirky sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

"Gezicht op Neurenberg (blad 2)" is an etching by Dutch artist Dirk Eversen Lons, created in 1666 and currently located in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a detailed view of the city of Nuremberg, showcasing its fortified walls, buildings, and surrounding landscape. Lons's etching uses a meticulous style to capture the city's architecture and features, offering a glimpse into the urban planning and daily life of 17th-century Germany. This work is a significant example of cityscape etching, a genre popular during the Dutch Golden Age.