Gemeenlandshuis van Rijnland te Halfweg after 1650

This anonymous etching, created after 1650, depicts the Gemeenlandshuis van Rijnland in Halfweg. The building, a grand structure with a prominent facade, is shown in detail, while a lively scene unfolds in the foreground. The figures, likely representing the local authorities, are arranged in a procession, highlighting the building's importance as a center of administration. This engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the architecture and daily life of the Dutch Golden Age.