Gezicht op het Sint-Nicolaas Gasthuis te Den Haag 1730 - 1736
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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quirky sketch
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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old-timey
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19th century
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This anonymous etching, "Gezicht op het Sint-Nicolaas Gasthuis te Den Haag," depicts a view of the Sint-Nicolaas Gasthuis in The Hague, Netherlands, created between 1730 and 1736. The detailed rendering showcases the building's brick facade, windows, and entrance, as well as surrounding structures and figures going about their daily lives. Above the Gasthuis, two cherubs hold a banner bearing the inscription "Sint Nicolaas-Gasthuis," signifying its charitable purpose. This etching provides a valuable glimpse into the architectural landscape and everyday life of The Hague during the 18th century.
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