Gezicht op Biezelinge by Pieter Hendricksz. Schut

Gezicht op Biezelinge c. 1662

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

animal

ink paper printed

parchment

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

"Gezicht op Biezelinge" is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Pieter Hendricksz. Schut, depicting the town of Biezelinge in the Netherlands. Schut was known for his detailed cityscapes, often depicting daily life and the surrounding landscape. This particular etching shows the town from a distance, highlighting the buildings, the water, and the surrounding fields. The title and date are inscribed above the town, and the artwork is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.