Portico's van de Noorderkerk 1631

This 1631 engraving, "Portico's van de Noorderkerk," by an anonymous artist, shows a detailed architectural plan for a church portico. The design incorporates intricate decorative elements like a sculpted keystone above the archway, a fluted column, and a decorative cornice. This drawing from the Rijksmuseum showcases the meticulous attention to detail and the emphasis on classical architectural principles prevalent in Dutch art of this period.