De Waag te Amsterdam 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh sketched "De Waag te Amsterdam" with graphite on paper, capturing the essence of the building through a study of its basic form. Notice the lines that define the Waag’s structure, a testament to its architectural bones. Vreedenburgh uses shading to suggest depth, yet the sketch remains open, allowing light to permeate the scene. The angular roofs and solid base create a dynamic yet stable composition, characteristic of the building's historical presence. The rough texture gives an unfinished quality, inviting us to consider the raw, unvarnished elements that constitute our perception of space and place. This work invites reflection on how simple lines can encapsulate complex realities, how the structure of our environment shapes our understanding and how art serves as an ongoing dialogue between perception and representation.