Gezicht op Vlissingen, 1743 1753 - 1760

"Gezicht op Vlissingen, 1743" is a detailed etching by Dutch artist Jan Caspar Philips, depicting a panoramic view of the city of Vlissingen in the Netherlands. Created between 1753-1760, the artwork captures the bustling port city with a focus on the harbor. A large ship dominates the foreground, emphasizing the importance of Vlissingen's maritime trade. Philips's meticulous rendering of the cityscape and its surroundings showcases the artist's skill in capturing the intricate details of 18th-century Dutch life, making this work a valuable historical document and a charming example of Dutch landscape art. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.