Plattegrond van Amsterdam met stadsgezicht, voor 1400 1663 - 1664
jacobvanmeurs
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architectural sketch
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aged paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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etching
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pen-ink sketch
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architectural drawing
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pen work
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architecture drawing
This detailed engraving, "Plattegrond van Amsterdam met stadsgezicht, voor 1400" by Jacob van Meurs, offers a bird's-eye view of Amsterdam before 1400. Created in 1663-1664, the artwork showcases the city's layout with its canals, buildings, and surrounding landscape, highlighting the city's growth and development. The piece is a fascinating historical document, showcasing the city's evolution in the 17th century and is now preserved in the Rijksmuseum.
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