Gezicht op de triomfboog Porte Saint-Denis te Parijs 1673 - 1709
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"Gezicht op de triomfboog Porte Saint-Denis te Parijs" is a hand-colored etching by Dutch artist Hugo Allard, depicting the Porte Saint-Denis in Paris. Completed between 1673 and 1709, the etching captures the grand scale of the triumphal arch, a monument built in 1672 to commemorate King Louis XIV's military victories. Allard's meticulous detail showcases the bustling activity of the city street in front of the arch, capturing the dynamism of Parisian life. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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