Het Hof van Zeeland te Middelburg, 1644 1644

This etching, "Het Hof van Zeeland te Middelburg, 1644" (1644), by Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode (1592-1645), depicts the courtyard of the Zeeland provincial government building in Middelburg, Netherlands. The image captures a scene of everyday life with a detailed depiction of the building's architecture and the figures strolling through the courtyard. The work is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch etching and offers a glimpse into the city's urban landscape during the Golden Age. The Rijksmuseum, where this artwork is housed, is a renowned institution for its collection of Dutch art.