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This page contains two separate rectangular engravings of Dutch country estates, stacked vertically.
Top engraving: Depicts the estate "Zuyderwyk." It shows a large, two-story house with multiple chimneys and dormer windows, framed by tall, leafy trees. In the foreground, a low wooden fence runs along a road. On the road, figures are visible, including two men on horseback and several people walking. An ornamental gate is visible to the left.
Bottom engraving: Depicts the estate "Akredam." It features a grand central arched gateway that provides a vista of a large house in the distance. The gateway is flanked by two small square pavilions (lodges) and tall trees. In the foreground, people are walking on the road, and a horse-drawn carriage is seen on the right.
Zuyderwyk, pleasure garden of the GENTLEMAN PIETER PELS, seen from the road.
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Akredam, pleasure estate of the very Noble and respectable GENTLEMAN IAN LUCAS PELS, Alderman of the City of Amsterdam.
Zuyderwyk pleasure garden of the GENTLEMAN PIERRE PELS, seen from the side of the road.
Akredam pleasure estate of the very Noble & Venerable GENTLEMAN IEAN LUCAS PELS, Alderman of the City of Amsterdam.