Twee uitgebrande huizen in de Oude Nieuwstraat, 1682 Possibly 1682

"Twee uitgebrande huizen in de Oude Nieuwstraat, 1682" is a pencil drawing by Dutch Golden Age painter Jan van der Heyden, dating from 1682. This drawing, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a detailed, almost architectural rendering of two buildings on the Oude Nieuwstraat, in Amsterdam, that had been destroyed by fire. Van der Heyden was known for his precise depictions of urban scenes, often including architectural details and cityscapes, and he captured the destruction with accuracy and sensitivity. This drawing is a valuable document of the cityscape of 17th century Amsterdam and is also a striking example of Van der Heyden's skill as a draftsman.