Het Huis te Harmelen 1744

"Het Huis te Harmelen," a 1744 drawing by Dutch artist Jan de Beijer, depicts a picturesque view of the Harmelen manor house. The detailed, yet small-scale drawing (73 mm x 101 mm) captures the manor's impressive facade and its location on a canal, complete with a wooden bridge and boats. The meticulous detail of the architecture, the surrounding trees and the birds in the sky showcase de Beijer's skillful hand, a testament to his mastery of architectural drawings during the Dutch Golden Age. This drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the history of a prominent Dutch manor house.