Ontwerp voor een maquette van een middeleeuwse stad 1850 - 1893

Jacob Gosschalk’s “Ontwerp voor een maquette van een middeleeuwse stad” (Design for a model of a medieval city) is a detailed pen-and-ink drawing that depicts a bird’s-eye view of a hypothetical medieval city. The drawing, created between 1850 and 1893, showcases Gosschalk’s interest in architecture and urban planning, particularly that of the medieval period. The intricate layout includes a central square, a river winding through the city, and numerous buildings with distinct architectural features, suggesting a thriving medieval urban center. This architectural design, along with Gosschalk's other architectural works, reflects the romanticism and revival of medieval styles that characterized the late 19th century.