View of the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal c. 1647

This small, graphite drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn, dating back to c. 1647, depicts a view of the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam. The drawing features the characteristic loose and gestural lines of Rembrandt’s style. The building on the left, likely a canal house, is depicted with a loose and dynamic sense of perspective while the bridge in the background is more subtly rendered. The composition emphasizes the depth of the canal, with the reflections of buildings and trees visible on the water. This artwork provides a glimpse into Rembrandt’s artistic process, a moment of inspiration and observation captured in a small, but powerful drawing.