Twee stadsgezichten te Middelburg: Seispoort en Vlissingsepoort 1786 - 1792

This 1786-1792 etching by Dutch artist Carel Frederik Bendorp depicts two views of city gates in Middelburg, the Netherlands. The top image shows the Seispoort, a gate flanked by trees and featuring a bridge over a canal. The bottom image depicts the Vlissingsepoort, a more elaborate structure with a spire and a drawbridge spanning a waterway. These detailed and accurate engravings offer a glimpse into the urban landscape of 18th-century Middelburg, showcasing its architectural features and daily life. This work is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection.