Gezicht op het Rooms-Katholiek Jongensweeshuis aan de Lauriergracht te Amsterdam by Hermanus Petrus Schouten

Gezicht op het Rooms-Katholiek Jongensweeshuis aan de Lauriergracht te Amsterdam c. 1770 - 1783

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pencil drawn

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photo of handprinted image

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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ink paper printed

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parchment

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pencil sketch

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light coloured

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old engraving style

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pencil work

"Gezicht van het Jongens-Wees-Huis der Roomsch-Gezinden, te Amsterdam" is an etching by Hermanus Petrus Schouten, depicting the Roman Catholic orphanage in Amsterdam. Created between 1770 and 1783, the print shows a detailed view of the building's exterior and courtyard, including figures interacting within the space. This work offers a glimpse into the architecture and daily life of 18th-century Amsterdam, showcasing the orphanage's significant presence within the city. The etching, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical and architectural document.

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