Gezicht op het Potsdamer Stadtschloss by Anonymous

Gezicht op het Potsdamer Stadtschloss 1675 - 1711

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architectural sketch

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aged paper

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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sketchwork

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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pencil work

This anonymous etching, "Gezicht op het Potsdamer Stadtschloss" (View of the Potsdam City Palace), depicts the grand palace in Potsdam, Germany, dating back to the 17th century. The detailed view showcases the architectural features of the palace, its surrounding gardens, and even carriages and figures in the foreground. This meticulous engraving, created between 1675 and 1711, offers a glimpse into the history and grandeur of the palace, an important symbol of Prussian power and prestige. The etching is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into Dutch art and the broader European landscape of the 17th and 18th centuries.

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