Gezicht op de Slijkpoort te Amersfoort 1742 - 1784

"Gezicht op de Slijkpoort te Amersfoort" is an etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Spilman, depicting the Slijkpoort gate in Amersfoort. The artwork, created between 1742 and 1784, showcases Spilman's meticulous attention to detail. The etching captures the gate, a significant part of Amersfoort's medieval city walls, with a focus on the bridge, the surrounding greenery, and the nearby buildings, including a church spire in the distance. The detailed composition, including the figures of pedestrians walking across the bridge, adds depth and context to this architectural scene. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable example of Spilman's skill in depicting the Dutch landscape and architecture of his time.