Het Weeshuis en het Magazijn te Oudewater 1745

"Het Weeshuis en het Magazijn te Oudewater", a 1745 drawing by Hendrik de Winter, depicts the orphanage and warehouse in the Dutch town of Oudewater. The detailed depiction of the buildings in the drawing, including the surrounding landscape, demonstrates the artist's keen eye for capturing architectural detail and atmospheric qualities. This work provides a valuable glimpse into the 18th century Dutch town and the buildings that served its community. The drawing is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch architectural drawing, also known as veduta.