Gezicht op 's Lands Zeemagazijn (Admiraliteitsmagazijn) te Amsterdam 1663 - 1664
jacobvanmeurs
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aged paper
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toned paper
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
"Gezicht op 's Lands Zeemagazijn (Admiraliteitsmagazijn) te Amsterdam" is a 17th-century etching by Jacob van Meurs, depicting the Admiralty Warehouse in Amsterdam, a significant structure for the city's maritime trade. The detailed view captures the warehouse's imposing facade and the busy waterfront activity, showcasing the bustling port. Van Meurs's meticulous lines convey the architecture and the ships, providing a glimpse into the city's prosperous past. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document and a testament to Dutch artistic skill in the Golden Age.
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