Gezicht op Huis de Pottere en gezicht op de Potterhuisjes te Noordgouwe, 1745 1754 - 1792

This etching, “Gezicht op Huis de Pottere en gezicht op de Potterhuisjes te Noordgouwe,” by Dutch artist Hendrik Spilman, depicts two views of the estate of the Potter family in the Dutch town of Noordgouwe. The top view shows a grand manor house, likely the main residence of the Potter family, nestled within a verdant landscape. Below, a row of smaller buildings are seen, perhaps worker housing or a farm, lining a long pathway. Spilman’s detailed rendering captures the tranquility of the estate, creating an intimate glimpse into the lives of a prominent Dutch family in the 18th century. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is an example of the meticulous detail and topographical accuracy that characterized Dutch 18th-century landscape art.