Gezicht op het Aalmoezeniersweeshuis te Amsterdam 1664
janveenhuysen
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aged paper
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photo restoration
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parchment
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old engraving style
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presentation photography
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retro 'vintage design
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archive photography
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historical photography
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old-timey
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vignette lighting
This 1664 etching by Dutch artist Jan Veenhuysen, titled *Gezicht op het Aalmoezeniersweeshuis te Amsterdam*, depicts the Almshouse Orphanage in Amsterdam. The building is shown in a detailed, yet simplified manner, emphasizing its architectural structure with a focus on the facade. This type of artwork is considered a topographical print, offering a visual record of a specific location and time period. The view of the orphanage from the canal and the surrounding cityscape contributes to the historical significance of the work. It provides a glimpse into the daily life and architecture of 17th century Amsterdam.
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