Herberg 't Roomtuintje aan de rand van Amsterdam by Cornelis Pronk

Herberg 't Roomtuintje aan de rand van Amsterdam c. 1728 - 1732

aged paper

sketch book

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This pencil sketch by Dutch artist Cornelis Pronk, dating from around 1728-1732, depicts "Herberg 't Roomtuintje aan de rand van Amsterdam" (The Garden Inn on the outskirts of Amsterdam). Pronk's drawing is a quick rendering of the inn and surrounding landscape, featuring a simple style that emphasizes the details of the trees and fence. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a snapshot of daily life in the Dutch countryside, showcasing the humble beauty of a rural inn.