Stadhuis op de Dam
Medium
etching
Dimensions
84; 139
About this artwork
height 139 mm x width 84 mm
Art Historical Context
**Stadhuis op de** is a delicate etching by Dutch artist Adolf van der La, created in 1723. just 139 mm high by 84 mm wide, this print captures the grandeur of Amsterdam's iconic Town Hall on Dam Square—today known as the Royal Palace. Built in the mid-17th century as symbol of the Dutch Golden Age's prosperity, structure's classical Baroque facade, with its towering gables and statues, made it a prime subject for artists seeking to celebrate civic pride. Etching, van der Laan's chosen medium, was a revolutionary intaglio technique popular in the 18th century. By drawing through a wax ground ...
About the Artist
Adolf van der Laan · 1680–1742
Comment on works: copper engraver