Gezicht op de Jan Roodenpoortstoren te Amsterdam by Johan Diderik Cornelis Veltens

Gezicht op de Jan Roodenpoortstoren te Amsterdam after 1829

johandiderikcornelisveltens

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

pale palette

ink paper printed

old engraving style

white palette

personal sketchbook

watercolour illustration

watercolor

Johan Diderik Cornelis Veltens's "Gezicht op de Jan Roodenpoortstoren te Amsterdam" is a detailed black and white print depicting the Jan Roodenpoort tower in Amsterdam. The tower is the main focus of the piece, seen from a distance, standing tall over a bridge and canal. This artwork, dating from after 1829, showcases Veltens' skill in capturing the architectural grandeur of Amsterdam's cityscape, offering a glimpse into the city's history and urban development.