Magistraat van Kampen onderweg naar de keurpredikatie, 1760 1761
simonfokke
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comic strip sketch
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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parchment
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pencil sketch
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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
This etching by Simon Fokke, created in 1761, depicts a historical event in Kampen, the Netherlands. The artwork, titled "Magistrate of Kampen on the way to the Confirmation Preaching," shows the town's officials making their way to the church. The scene is bustling with people, highlighting the importance of this civic event. The detailed perspective and architectural elements, including the town hall and the church tower, offer a glimpse into the city's architecture and urban life in the 18th century. The etching is a valuable historical document, recording the visual culture of Kampen during this period. This work can be found in the Rijksmuseum.
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