Gezicht op de Oude Kerk te Scheveningen by Iven Besoet

Gezicht op de Oude Kerk te Scheveningen 1755 - 1762

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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parchment

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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etching

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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pencil work

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botanical art

"Gezicht van Scheveningen" (View of Scheveningen) is a 1755-1762 etching by Dutch artist Iven Besoet (1720-1769). The artwork depicts a detailed perspective view of the Oude Kerk (Old Church) in Scheveningen, Netherlands. It shows the church building in its urban context with surrounding buildings, people going about their daily lives and a glimpse of the sea and ships in the distance. The composition emphasizes the architectural grandeur of the church, its prominent position in the cityscape and the lively atmosphere of the seaside town. This is a significant example of 18th-century Dutch etching, showcasing a combination of architectural and topographical interests.

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