Gezicht op de Kalverstraat te Amsterdam met de Nieuwe Kerk 1914 - 1923

This quick sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, a renowned Dutch painter known for his depictions of Amsterdam, captures the essence of the Kalverstraat, a bustling street in the city. The Nieuwe Kerk, a prominent landmark, is recognizable in the background. Breitner's loose, gestural lines convey the energy and dynamism of the urban scene, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow. This preparatory drawing, created between 1914 and 1923, showcases Breitner's masterful ability to capture the essence of a scene with remarkable economy of means. The sketch is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.