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The print captures the medieval character of the gate, with its twin towers and fortified appearance, set against a sky rendered with fine, parallel hatching lines typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the gatehouse, providing a clear view of its masonry and structural details. Small figures are positioned in the foreground, providing a sense of scale to the imposing architecture. The work reflects the interest in local history and urban development that occupied many Dutch artists during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. By recording the appearance of the city as it existed in 1544, Goeree provides a visual record of Amsterdam's medieval fortifications, which were largely dismantled or repurposed as the city expanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the precision of Goeree's line work. The use of cross-hatching creates depth in the shadows of the towers and the arched entrance, while the sky remains relatively open to maintain focus on the building. The inclusion of the title and date at the base of the image aligns with the conventions of historical documentation common in Dutch printmaking. This piece offers a glimpse into the past, preserving the memory of a structure that underwent significant changes to become the Waag on the Nieuwmarkt. It is a piece of historical cartography and architectural study, suitable for those interested in the urban history of Amsterdam and the tradition of Dutch topographical engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-busy-market-in-veere-with-the-clocktower-of-the-town-hall-beyond-cornelis-springer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Busy Market in Veere with the Clocktower of the Town Hall Beyond - Cornelis Springer — Cornelis Springer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Goeree","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600219574607,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600222851407,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600222884175,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600222916943,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600222949711,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600222982479,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600223015247,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600223048015,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600223080783,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600223113551,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600223146319,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600223179087,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezicht-op-de-Eerste-Sint-Antoniespoort-te-Amsterdam_Poster_CompositorV1_1788027374423.jpg?v=1788027635","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/gezicht-op-de-eerste-sint-antoniespoort-te-amsterdam-jan-goeree","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}