Ontwerp voor een nieuwe Delftse Poort te Rotterdam 1767 - 1769

This is Auguste Moreau Val's design for a new Delft Gate in Rotterdam. The delicate lines and shading define the structure and its surrounding landscape. The etching technique captures the mood and offers us an insight into the artistic and architectural design of the time. Look closely at the geometrical forms of the gate. Its symmetrical design is a clear architectural statement. The gate itself is placed as a central element with the surrounding landscape, including the bridge and windmill, to create balance. This layout invites a semiotic reading, where the gate represents not only a physical boundary, but also a point of transition. It is where the urban meets the rural, with the artist using structure and form to communicate power, order, and the changing landscape of the city. The detailed lines and formal balance of the work emphasizes that the gate is more than just a structure; it's a point where art, architecture, and society meet, allowing us to rethink urban spaces and their meanings.