The market of Haarlem

drawing, ink, indian-ink, graphite

pencil drawn

architectural sketch

drawing

amateur sketch

netherlandish

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

baroque

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink

indian-ink

pen-ink sketch

graphite

14_17th-century

pencil work

"The Market of Haarlem" is a drawing by the Dutch artist Job Andriaensz. Berckheyde, renowned for his depictions of cityscapes. The artwork, now housed in the Städel Museum, captures a bustling market scene in Haarlem. It is a meticulous portrayal of the architectural grandeur of the marketplace, featuring a colonnade framing the view. The figures engaged in daily activities, the playful dogs, and the overall composition showcase the artist's attention to detail and skill in capturing the essence of everyday life.