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View through the Window of Segers’ House toward Noorderkerk
Hercules Segers, c. 1622 - c. 1630
Through the window can be seen the new church (Noorderkerk), construction of which was completed in 1623, and houses on Noordermarkt. The landscape with many trees in the background is imaginary.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-H-OB-857
- Dimensionsheight 141 mm x width 177 mm (trimmed within the printed surface)
- Physical characteristicsline etching with tone and highlights created by using crosshatching and stopping-out; etching trials; counterproof (probably) in black on linen prepared with a yellowish-white, lead-based ground