Gezicht op Korinthe Possibly 1679 - 1717

Willem Swidde's "Gezicht op Korinthe" (View of Corinth), dated between 1679-1717, is a detailed depiction of the ancient Greek city of Corinth. The small-scale, hand-colored engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the city’s prominent hilltop fortress and sprawling cityscape with a sense of perspective and accuracy. The piece, a notable example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, showcases Swidde's skill in capturing architectural and topographical details, offering viewers a glimpse into a bygone era.