Gezicht op IJsselmonde vanaf het veer 1762 - 1822

"Gezicht op IJsselmonde vanaf het veer" is an etching by Dutch artist Hermanus Petrus Schouten (1747-1822). This detailed artwork, located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a view of IJsselmonde, a former island now part of Rotterdam, from a ferry. The scene shows a small village with houses, a church steeple, and a group of people on the street. Schouten's etching captures the daily life and urban landscape of 18th-century Netherlands, highlighting the importance of transportation and trade in the area. The engraving's fine lines and realistic depiction of the buildings and figures offer a glimpse into the everyday world of the past.