Op het overheerlyk nieuw gebouw voor de roomschgezinde weesmeisjes, staande te Amsterdam op 't Spui by erven weduwe Cornelis Stichter

Op het overheerlyk nieuw gebouw voor de roomschgezinde weesmeisjes, staande te Amsterdam op 't Spui 1715 - 1813

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aged paper

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toned paper

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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hand drawn type

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hardpaper

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

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columned text

This etching, "Op het overheerlyk nieuw gebouw voor de roomschgezinde weesmeisjes, staande te Amsterdam op 't Spui," by the erven weduwe Cornelis Stichter, depicts the new building for the Roman Catholic orphanage in Amsterdam. The artwork was created between 1715 and 1813 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The etching showcases the grand facade of the building, emphasizing its architectural significance in the city. The detailed rendering of the building's facade, the surrounding street, and the accompanying text underscore the importance of this institution in providing a home and education for orphaned girls in Amsterdam.

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