De Vondelstraat te Amsterdam 1870 - 1926

"De Vondelstraat te Amsterdam" (1870-1926) is a pen and ink drawing by Willem Wenckebach (1860-1937) that depicts a street scene in Amsterdam. The drawing, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's skillful use of line to render the details of the buildings, trees, and streetcar. Wenckebach’s perspective from the street provides a sense of depth and scale, highlighting the prominent church at the end of the Vondelstraat. This drawing is a valuable document of urban life in Amsterdam during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.