A View of the Wittevrouwenpoort, Utrecht 1749 - 1786

This black and white drawing titled "A View of the Wittevrouwenpoort, Utrecht" by Dirk Verrijk, depicts a picturesque scene of a historic gatehouse in the city of Utrecht. The artwork, completed between 1749 and 1786, shows the Wittevrouwenpoort, a former city gate, reflected in the placid waters of a canal. The artist skillfully captures the architectural detail of the gatehouse, emphasizing its grandeur. The surrounding landscape is rendered with meticulous detail, including trees lining the canal banks, and a few figures strolling along the path, adding a sense of life and scale. The artwork, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a fascinating glimpse into the urban landscape of Utrecht during the 18th century.