Weeshuis en Oostkerk te Middelburg c. 1728 - 1732

Cornelis Pronk's "Weeshuis en Oostkerk te Middelburg," a pen-and-ink drawing dated c. 1728-1732, depicts a street scene in Middelburg, Netherlands. The artwork features a prominent building, the Oostkerk, with its distinctive domed roof. Pronk, a noted Dutch artist of the 18th century, captured the architectural details of the buildings in meticulous detail, showcasing the urban landscape of Middelburg during this period. This drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers valuable insight into Dutch architecture and city life in the early 18th century. The simplicity of Pronk's lines and the realistic rendering of the scene reflect the artistic style prevalent in the Dutch Golden Age.