Gezicht op het Potsdamer Stadtschloss 1751 - 1774
anonymous
rijksmuseum
print, engraving, architecture
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baroque
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cityscape
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engraving
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architecture
This anonymous engraving, *Gezicht op het Potsdamer Stadtschloss*, depicts the Potsdam City Palace in an architectural rendering created between 1751 and 1774. The detailed etching showcases the palace's grand facade, highlighting its symmetrical design, multiple wings, and central gate. The inscription below the image identifies the viewpoint as being from the St. Nicholas Church, offering a historical perspective on the palace's relationship to the city. The engraving's precise detail makes it a valuable source for understanding the architectural ambitions of the time and the city's urban development.
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