The Raampoortje in Amsterdam 1809
wouterjohannesvantroostwijk
snow
urban landscape
abandoned
street view
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
derelict
street graffiti
underpainting
watercolor
warm toned green
"The Raampoortje in Amsterdam" (1809) by Dutch artist Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk, depicts a picturesque scene of a snow-covered canal in Amsterdam. The painting showcases van Troostwijk's talent for capturing the delicate details of urban life and the atmospheric qualities of a winter landscape. The Raampoortje, a historic gate in the city walls, serves as the focal point of the painting, while the distant spire of a church adds a sense of depth and perspective. The painting is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and stands as a testament to van Troostwijk's brief but impactful career.
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The 18th-century Raampoortje was part of Amsterdam’s city rampart near the Bloemgracht. The small gate gave access to the bleaching fields outside the city wall, where dyed cloth was laid out to dry on wooden frames, from which the Raampoortje (Frame Gate) got its name. Here we look from the bleaching fields past the houses on the Bloemgracht towards the cold and wintry city. The Westertoren rises in the distance. The gate was demolished in 1846.
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