Gezicht op Amsterdam, gezien vanaf de oostelijke Amsteloever after 1668
anonymous
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aged paper
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This anonymous engraving, "Gezicht op Amsterdam, gezien vanaf de oostelijke Amsteloever", created after 1668, depicts a panoramic view of Amsterdam from the east bank of the Amstel River. The cityscape, with its numerous windmills and waterways, showcases the city's unique character. The artist utilizes detailed lines and shading to represent the architecture, boats, and the natural landscape. The engraving's historical significance lies in documenting Amsterdam's development during the 17th century, a period of great prosperity for the Dutch Republic.
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