Gezicht op de Sint-Olofskapel (Oudezijds Kapel) te Amsterdam 1693 - 1694
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This anonymous etching, "Gezicht op de Sint-Olofskapel (Oudezijds Kapel) te Amsterdam", provides a detailed view of the Sint-Olofs Chapel in Amsterdam from 1693-1694. The etching depicts the chapel’s facade, which stands amidst a bustling city scene filled with people, animals, and carriages. Its high vantage point offers a comprehensive perspective of the building's architecture and the surrounding urban environment, making it a valuable historical document for the study of 17th-century Amsterdam. The work's meticulous detail and dynamic composition showcase the artist's skilled hand in capturing the vibrant life of the city.
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