Noordelijke muur van de Vierschaar in het Stadhuis op de Dam by Dancker Danckerts

Noordelijke muur van de Vierschaar in het Stadhuis op de Dam 1719 - 1783

sculpture

aged paper

toned paper

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sculpture

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

pen work

storyboard and sketchbook work

This detailed engraving, "Noordelijke muur van de Vierschaar in het Stadhuis op de Dam," depicts the north wall of the Vierschaar, a courtroom in the Town Hall of Amsterdam. The work, created by Dutch artist Dancker Danckerts between 1719 and 1783, showcases the intricate architectural details of the space. The engraving features a complex composition with multiple levels, displaying arches, windows, and a prominent alcove with sculpted figures. The overall effect is one of grandeur and formality, highlighting the importance of the courtroom within the Amsterdam City Hall. This piece offers a valuable insight into 18th-century Dutch architecture and the visual culture of legal spaces.