Gezicht op Amsterdam by Anonymous

Gezicht op Amsterdam 1718 - 1830

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architectural sketch

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aged paper

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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old-timey

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pen-ink sketch

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19th century

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architectural drawing

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pen work

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historical font

This anonymous engraving, titled *Gezicht op Amsterdam* (View of Amsterdam) depicts two synagogues in the city, the *Große Synagoge* (Great Synagogue) and the *Kleine Synagoge* (Small Synagogue), which were built in 1675 and 1705 respectively. The print, dated between 1718 and 1830, showcases an architectural perspective on the canal city of Amsterdam, offering a glimpse of its historical religious architecture. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, a repository of Dutch history and art.

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