Gezicht op de Kleine Houtpoort te Haarlem 1676

"Gezicht op de Kleine Houtpoort te Haarlem" is an etching by the prolific Bohemian artist Wenceslaus Hollar, created in 1676. The detailed depiction of the city gate and surrounding buildings in Haarlem, Netherlands, showcases Hollar’s mastery of architectural perspective and meticulous attention to detail. This small-scale work, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, exemplifies Hollar's prolific output of cityscapes, landscapes, and portraits, which contributed significantly to the development of etching as an artistic medium.