Gezicht op de Vierde Haarlemmerpoort in Amsterdam 1772
danielstopendaal
comic strip sketch
aged paper
light pencil work
parchment
pencil sketch
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
sketchbook drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
"Gezicht op de Vierde Haarlemmerpoort in Amsterdam" (View of the Fourth Haarlemmerpoort in Amsterdam), is a 1772 etching by Dutch artist Daniël Stopendaal (1672-1726). The print depicts a detailed view of the Haarlemmerpoort gate in Amsterdam, a prominent gateway that was once one of the city's main entrances. This etching, part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, showcases the gate's architectural grandeur with its tall tower and intricate details. The scene captures the vibrant life around the gate, including a windmill in the distance and a boat navigating the canal in the foreground. Stopendaal's etching provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of Amsterdam during the 18th century, showcasing the city's architecture, waterways, and daily life.
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