Het standbeeld van Willem de Zwijger op het Noordeinde te 's-Gravenhage 1875 - 1934

"Het standbeeld van Willem de Zwijger op het Noordeinde te 's-Gravenhage" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Isaac Israels, depicting the statue of William the Silent on the Noordeinde in The Hague. Created in 1934, the piece captures the statue's imposing presence amidst the city's streets. Israels, known for his urban landscapes and depictions of daily life, provides a snapshot of a familiar sight in The Hague, highlighting the monument's grandeur through his detailed rendering of the statue's form and the surrounding cityscape. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Israels' keen observation and masterful use of line, capturing both the monument's historical significance and its place within the urban fabric of The Hague.