Gezicht op de Tweede Sint-Antoniespoort te Amsterdam 1663 - 1664
jacobvanmeurs
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aged paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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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
"Gezicht op de Tweede Sint-Antoniespoort te Amsterdam" (View of the Second Sint-Antoniespoort in Amsterdam) is an etching by Jacob van Meurs, created between 1663 and 1664. The artwork showcases the grandeur of the Second Sint-Antoniespoort, a historic city gate in Amsterdam, with its detailed architecture, the drawbridge, and surrounding buildings. The perspective of the etching provides a clear view of the gate and the city's urban landscape, offering a glimpse into 17th-century Amsterdam. It is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, providing a valuable historical and artistic document of the city's past.
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