Gezicht op de Ooster Nieuwe Hoofdpoort c. 1696 - 1730
jacobusharrewijn
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aged paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
This etching by Jacobus Harrewijn, dated c. 1696-1730, depicts the "Ooster Nieuwe Hoofdpoort", a gate in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The print showcases the city's bustling port with ships, buildings, and people going about their daily lives. Harrewijn's detailed and precise style captures the architecture and atmosphere of this important urban center. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and provides a glimpse into the daily life of 17th-century Rotterdam.
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