Gezicht op Schoonhoven by Jan Punt

Gezicht op Schoonhoven 1762

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print, engraving

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baroque

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print

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old engraving style

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landscape

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cityscape

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engraving

"Gezicht op Schoonhoven" is a 1762 etching by Dutch artist Jan Punt. This detailed depiction of the city of Schoonhoven, seen from the river Lek, showcases Punt's skill in capturing architectural details and the surrounding landscape. The etching features two cherubs holding coats of arms, adding a symbolic element to the cityscape. This work offers a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch life and the importance of cityscapes in art. This piece can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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