Stadhuis van Amsterdam, ca. 1670 by Willem (I) Steelink

Stadhuis van Amsterdam, ca. 1670 1865 - 1870

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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ink paper printed

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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ink colored

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

This 19th-century etching by Willem (I) Steelink, titled "Stadhuis van Amsterdam, ca. 1670," depicts the Amsterdam City Hall as it appeared around 1670. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the building's facade, complete with its intricate windows and towering spire. The scene also includes a bustling public square, where figures, carriages, and animals add a sense of life and movement. This work provides a glimpse into the historical architecture of Amsterdam and the daily life of its citizens in the 17th century.

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