Gezicht op de Weesperpoort in Amsterdam 1710 - 1711
anonymous
rijksmuseum
print, etching, engraving
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baroque
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dutch-golden-age
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etching
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landscape
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cityscape
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engraving
This anonymous etching, "Gezicht op de Weesperpoort in Amsterdam" (1710-1711), depicts a panoramic view of the Weesperpoort, a gate in the city walls of Amsterdam. The etching showcases the gate and its surrounding landscape, including windmills, a canal, and the distant cityscape. The artist utilizes detailed lines to capture the architectural structures and natural elements, offering a glimpse into the 18th-century Amsterdam landscape. This work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and provides a valuable record of Amsterdam's historical architecture and urban planning.
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