Ingang van het voormalige Zuiderkerkhof aan de St. Anthonie Breestraat te Amsterdam 1870 - 1926
willemwenckebach
historical design
aged paper
parchment
old engraving style
traditional media
retro 'vintage design
old-timey
19th century
storyboard and sketchbook work
columned text
"Ingang van het voormalige Zuiderkerkhof aan de St. Anthonie Breestraat te Amsterdam" (Entrance to the Former Southern Cemetery on St. Anthonie Breestraat in Amsterdam) is a 19th-century etching by Dutch artist Willem Wenckebach, a detail-oriented artist known for his depictions of cityscapes. The artwork, currently in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a detailed view of a stone gateway with a church spire in the background. The title and inscription highlight the historical significance of the subject, emphasizing the changing landscape of Amsterdam. Wenckebach's meticulous lines and subtle shading create a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing viewers into the architectural details of the city.
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