Gezicht op Willemstad (Noord-Brabant) c. 1675
gasparbouttats
rijksmuseum
print, paper, engraving
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baroque
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dutch-golden-age
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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paper
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cityscape
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engraving
Gaspar Bouttats’ *Gezicht op Willemstad (Noord-Brabant)* is a 17th-century etching depicting the fortified city of Willemstad, located in the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant. This detailed view showcases the city's architecture, including its defensive walls and the prominent church tower. In the foreground, a small sailboat sails on the Hollands Diep, a large river in the Netherlands, while a windmill is visible in the distance. This artwork demonstrates Bouttats’ skill in representing both urban landscapes and maritime scenes. The etching’s precision and clarity make it a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into 17th-century Willemstad.
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