Gezicht op de Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal met het Koninklijk Paleis c. 1897

"Gezicht op de Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal met het Koninklijk Paleis" is a charcoal sketch by Willem Witsen, created around 1897. This piece, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a street scene in Amsterdam, specifically the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal canal, with the Royal Palace in the background. Witsen's sketch captures the urban landscape through a minimalist approach, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow on the trees, buildings, and pedestrians. The artist's use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, inviting viewers to imagine the bustling city life of late 19th-century Amsterdam.