Gezicht op Stockholm vanaf Gustav Adolfs torg 1805 - 1818

This detailed etching, "Gezicht op Stockholm vanaf Gustav Adolfs torg," created by Johan Fredrik Martin between 1805 and 1818, offers a captivating view of Stockholm's Gustav Adolfs torg (Gustav Adolf Square). The artist meticulously depicts the cityscape, highlighting the grand buildings, including the Royal Palace, the bridge, and the bustling activity of people and carriages traversing the square. Martin’s work exemplifies the 19th-century tradition of urban landscape art, capturing the dynamism of a rapidly changing city. The etching’s meticulous detail and realistic depiction of the scene make it a valuable historical document of Stockholm during this period.