Het Sint-Geertruidenklooster te Amsterdam, ca. 1544 1760
anonymous
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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childish illustration
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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sketchbook art
This anonymous 18th-century etching depicts the Sint-Geertruidenklooster in Amsterdam, a monastery that was founded in 1544. The image shows an aerial view of the monastery, framed by a curtain-like design, and a detailed perspective of the complex from a ground level view. This artwork is considered a valuable historical document, offering insight into the architecture of the past. The etching, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the rich history of Amsterdam and the significance of its religious institutions.
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