Gezicht op Hampton Court
Johannes Kip
1709
Medium
etching
Dimensions
475; 347
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 347 mm x breedte 475 mm
Art Historical Context
**Gezicht op Court (View of Hampton Court), 1709** Joh Kip, a Dutch engraver who settled in England around 1688, created this detailed etching as part of his renowned topographic series *Britannia Illustrata*. The print captures the majestic facade of Hampton Court Palace, sprawling royal residence on the Thames near London. Measuring 347 mm high by 475 mm wide, it offers a panoramic vista that highlights the palace's Baroque grandeur, with its symmetrical wings, towers, and expansive gardens—hallmarks of the era's architectural splendor under monarchs like William III and Queen Anne. Kip's ...