View of the Transept of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, after the Fire of 1645 by Roelant Roghman

View of the Transept of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, after the Fire of 1645 c. 1645 - 1646

drawing, paper, ink, architecture

architectural sketch

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

baroque

mechanical pen drawing

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

landscape

paper

personal sketchbook

ink

pen-ink sketch

pen work

architecture

Roelant Roghman's "View of the Transept of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, after the Fire of 1645" is a detailed drawing of the interior of the church following a fire in 1645. The drawing, executed in pen and ink, captures the aftermath of the fire, showcasing the damaged walls and the partially-collapsed roof. Roghman's precise depiction of the architectural details, including the intricate stonework and the broken windows, highlights the impact of the fire on this important architectural landmark. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a poignant record of a significant event in Amsterdam's history.