Gezicht op de Marepoort te Leiden 1781 - 1822

This etching by Hermanus Fock, titled "Gezicht op de Marepoort te Leiden", depicts a nighttime scene of the Marepoort in Leiden, Netherlands. The artwork, created between 1781 and 1822, showcases the gate with a moonlit sky and several boats in the foreground, suggesting the bustling activity of the port. Fock's detailed etching technique, particularly evident in the textured clouds, highlights the atmospheric setting of the cityscape. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch life.