Vogelvluchtgezicht op het Binnengasthuis en het Oudezijds Heerenlogement te Amsterdam 1663
jacobvanmeurs
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architectural sketch
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comic strip sketch
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aged paper
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This 1663 etching by Jacob van Meurs, titled "Vogelvluchtgezicht op het Binnengasthuis en het Oudezijds Heerenlogement te Amsterdam," depicts a bird's eye view of the Binnen Gasthuis and the Oudezijds Heerenlogement, two prominent institutions in Amsterdam. Van Meurs meticulously captures the architecture and layout of these buildings, showcasing their intricate details and the surrounding landscape. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a valuable glimpse into the urban fabric of 17th-century Amsterdam, providing insights into the city's social and architectural development.
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