Gezicht op 's Lands Zeemagazijn (Admiraliteitsmagazijn) te Amsterdam Possibly 1710 - 1766
anonymous
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aged paper
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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idea generation sketch
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sketchwork
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old-timey
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
"Gezicht op 's Lands Zeemagazijn (Admiraliteitsmagazijn) te Amsterdam" is an anonymous engraving from the 18th century, showcasing the “'s Lands Zeemagazijn” (State Naval Storehouse) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The etching, depicting a detailed view of the building with its surrounding area and docked ships, is a valuable historical record of the 18th-century Dutch naval infrastructure, highlighting the importance of seafaring for Amsterdam’s economic and political prosperity. The inscription below the image indicates that this building was erected in 1655, providing insights into the development of Dutch naval power.
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