Paardenkoets in Amsterdam by Roelof van der Meulen

Paardenkoets in Amsterdam 1816 - 1833

comic strip sketch

quirky illustration

pen illustration

old engraving style

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

"Paardenkoets in Amsterdam" is a detailed pen and ink drawing by Roelof van der Meulen, depicting a horse-drawn carriage in Amsterdam. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van der Meulen’s talent for precise detail, capturing the intricate design of the carriage, the harness, and the horse. The artwork, created between 1816 and 1833, provides a glimpse into the everyday transportation of the time and offers a visual record of the city’s streetscape.