Notre Dame te Parijs before 1825

Daniël Veelwaard created this rendering of Notre Dame te Parijs using etching. The print is composed of the cathedral and the plaza in front of it, where a series of small figures are arranged. The cathedral itself is rendered with intricate detail, emphasizing its gothic architecture. The facade is sharply in focus, bringing out the architectural style with its pointed arches and detailed carvings. The rendering is tonally flattened, meaning that there is very little depth or shadow within the image, especially when compared to the surrounding atmosphere that is rendered with a very light touch. The tight focus and emphasis on the facade draws attention to its complexity and conveys the magnitude of the cathedral's structure. The perspective is frontal, offering a direct and somewhat objective view. Overall, the print seems to capture an interest in the visual accuracy of architectural forms, an echo of the enlightenment's preoccupation with rational observation and classification.