De Gevangentoren te Oudewater 1745

This detailed drawing, created by Dutch artist Hendrik de Winter in 1745, is a depiction of the “Prison Tower” in Oudewater, a town in the Netherlands. De Winter, known for his meticulous architectural drawings, captures the building's weathered state and surrounding landscape. The piece showcases a perspective of the tower as it stood before its eventual demolition, making it a valuable document of the town's history and architectural heritage. The drawing, a pen-and-ink artwork, is a prime example of architectural drawing, a genre that emphasizes precise detail and perspective. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the past of the town of Oudewater and the meticulous nature of de Winter's art.