Historic Groningen tax office by Harry Stok

In the city centre you will find Groningen's Historic Tax Office (Goudkantoor) behind the Town Hall.This version made by me in a combination of pen and watercolour.General information:On the site of the Goudkantoor, there was a vicarage in the early 17th century. This 'predicant behuysinghe' was bought by the city for 6500 guilders to establish a tax office there in anticipation of new construction. In 1635, the Goudkantoor was subsequently built for the sum of 9000 guilders. The building is attributed by Cornelis Peters to city architect Johan Isbrants, who had succeeded Garwer Peters in 1629 and was also responsible for the Main Guard (Corps de Garde). The client was the provincial commissioner for buildings and waterworks Ecko Mensenborch. On 5 March 2023, during the major renovation of Groningen's city centre, the old 13-metre-deep well from the early days was discovered between the town hall and the Goudkantoor; it will be restored to its former glory and will probably be used for the Great Plantation that will be placed near the building. Already sold several times directly on x-board

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Retired photographer and digital artist, enjoys shooting landscapes, as well as digital art, using various techniques to do so.
Started in the analogue era as a fifteen-year-old, at the same time also did the school of photography in writing as an all-round photographer.
Also worked for many years in the graphic industry as an all-round employee.

Now retired for several years, but still active in photography.

I own a Pentax K-70 camera. And the following lenses: Makinon zoom 80-200 mm Sigma zoom 10-20 mm f/3.5 and an 18-55 mm zoom. Set of macro rings 12,24,36 mm . The latest addition is a super zoom from 420 to 1600 mm

As software I use a lot: Affinity Photo and Design, ArtRage pro, FXHome Pro, Photo Pro (green screen), for HDR Aurora is used which is a piece of my general workflow. In addition, Midjourney Ai-Art is a part of my life.
Ai-Art has been added as a new technique.

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