Stadswallen van Gorinchem met een molen en de Arkelse poort 1701 - 1759

Cornelis Pronk created this drawing of the city walls of Gorinchem with a mill and the Arkelse gate, using pen in brown on paper. The linear precision and muted tones bring a sense of calm and order. The composition presents a horizontal panorama, where architectural forms punctuate the skyline. Notice the dominance of line; each building, from the houses to the mill, is delineated with precise strokes that define its shape and placement within the overall structure. These lines create a network of forms which guide the viewer's eye across the scene. The drawing's formal structure also reveals an engagement with the representational conventions of its time, particularly in how space is depicted through the arrangement of elements. Pronk’s use of line and form creates a harmonious balance, inviting us to contemplate the relationship between the built environment and its natural setting. The interplay between precision and openness in the lines reflects a cultural interest in both defining and exploring the boundaries of space and representation.