Panden aan de Nieuwmarkt te Amsterdam 1866

"Panden aan de Nieuwmarkt te Amsterdam" is a watercolor and pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Gosschalk, completed in 1866. The artwork depicts two buildings on the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam. The left building is rendered in meticulous detail using pen and ink, while the right building is depicted using washes of watercolor. Gosschalk's precise and detailed style captures the architectural details of the buildings, emphasizing the intricate facades and ornate gables characteristic of Dutch architecture. The inclusion of "BILLARD" and "REDERSHUIS" signs on the right building suggests the commercial nature of the Nieuwmarkt district in 19th century Amsterdam. The date and location inscribed at the bottom of the sketch indicate the artist's commitment to recording a specific moment in time and place.