Gezicht op de muren en een ophaalbrug van een stad 1650 - 1699

"Gezicht op de muren en een ophaalbrug van een stad" (View of the Walls and a Drawbridge of a City) is a drawing by Esaias van de Velde, a Dutch Golden Age painter, from the 17th century. The artwork is a detailed view of a city gate, focusing on its architectural features, with a drawbridge lowered. The drawing is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Van de Velde's drawing style, characterized by precise lines and delicate shading, allows viewers to appreciate the intricate details of the city walls and the drawbridge mechanism. The artwork provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of the Dutch Golden Age, highlighting the city's fortifications and its infrastructure.