Gezicht op de Waag op de Nieuwmarkt te Amsterdam 1663 - 1664
jacobvanmeurs
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aged paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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wedding around the world
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pen-ink sketch
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square
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pen work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
Jacob van Meurs's etching, "Gezicht op de Waag op de Nieuwmarkt te Amsterdam" (View of the Weigh House on the New Market in Amsterdam), created between 1663 and 1664, depicts the iconic Weigh House building in Amsterdam. The detailed perspective showcases the building's architectural features and the bustling marketplace surrounding it. The etching captures the daily life of the city, with people going about their activities, creating a vibrant and lively scene. This piece exemplifies the meticulous detail and realistic representation characteristic of Dutch Golden Age art. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.
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