Zeemanshuis op het Kadijksplein in Amsterdam by Willem Hekking jr.

Zeemanshuis op het Kadijksplein in Amsterdam 1843 - 1887

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

ink paper printed

light coloured

white palette

soft colour palette

watercolor

"Zeemanshuis op het Kadijksplein in Amsterdam" is a lithograph depicting a prominent building in Amsterdam, Netherlands, created by Willem Hekking jr. between 1843 and 1887. The artwork captures the architectural details of the Zeemanshuis, a building that likely served as a seamen's home. Hekking Jr. utilizes a detailed and realistic approach in his rendering of the structure, showcasing his skill in architectural illustration. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the cityscape of 19th-century Amsterdam.