Gezicht op de stad Goa by Dirk de Jong

Gezicht op de stad Goa 1784

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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animal

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ink paper printed

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pencil work

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watercolor

"Gezicht op de stad Goa" is an engraving by Dirk de Jong, dating back to 1784, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This detailed depiction of Goa, India, offers a bird's-eye view of the city's layout, featuring prominent buildings and the surrounding landscape. The engraving, characteristic of the 18th-century's fascination with distant lands, serves as a valuable historical document, providing insight into the urban development of Goa during this period.

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