A Prospect of the City of London, Westminster and St. James' Park
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Overall: 20 7/8 x 15 9/16 x 9/16 in. (53 x 39.5 x 1.5 cm)
Classification
Books|Albums
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
Accession Number
59.600.3
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold *A Prospect of the City of London, Westminster and St James' Park*, a captivating 1710 engraving by Dutch artist Johannes Kip, with ties to Caroline, Queen of. This expansive bird's-eye view masterfully captures early 18th-century London's urban splendor: the dense spires of the City, parliamentary heart of Westminster, and theured expanse of royal St. James' Park the Thames. Measuring nearly 21 by 16 inches, it invites viewers to soar above the evolving metropolis during Queen Anne's reign. Kip's engraving technique shines here, employing precise line work to render architectural deta...