Gezicht op Lingen 1679

Gaspar Bouttats' "Gezicht op Lingen" is a detailed etching depicting the fortified city of Lingen in 1679. The city is shown from a bird's eye perspective, with its walls and towers clearly visible. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the surrounding landscape, including the river IJssel. The etching's inclusion of figures and ships, as well as the inscription on the banner, reinforces the artwork’s status as a valuable historical record. This piece is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch cityscapes, combining accurate representation with artistic vision.