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Copy of View of Amsterdam from the North West

Rembrandt van Rijn

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a cityscape in the background and a body of water with grassy areas in the foreground. The cityscape features several buildings, including a prominent tower and windmills. The windmills are located on the right side of the image. The body of water is in the lower half of the image, with grassy areas on either side. The drawing is rendered in black ink on a light-colored paper background. The horizon line is roughly at the center of the image. The sky above the cityscape is empty. The overall composition is a view of Amsterdam from the northwest. The drawing style is detailed and realistic. The image is attributed to Rembrandt van Rijn.

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1230 × 893 px
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