Gezicht op de St. Laurenskerk te Alkmaar 1648 - 1671

"Gezicht op de St. Laurenskerk te Alkmaar" (View of the St. Lawrence Church in Alkmaar) is a 17th-century drawing by Dutch artist Jan de Bisschop, notable for its meticulous detail and atmospheric portrayal of a Dutch landscape. The drawing depicts a view of the St. Lawrence Church in Alkmaar from a distance, set against a backdrop of trees and hills. The use of sepia tones creates a sense of depth and light, characteristic of Dutch landscape drawings of this period. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to de Bisschop's skill in capturing the essence of his surroundings, making it an important piece for understanding the evolution of Dutch landscape art.