Kerk en Rechthuis te Hilversum na de brand van 1766 1766
willemwrits
pencil drawn
aged paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
sketch book
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pen work
sketchbook drawing
This etching by Willem Writs depicts the ruins of the church and courthouse in Hilversum, Netherlands, following a fire in 1766. The image is a detailed and somber portrayal of the aftermath of the fire, capturing the damaged structures and the gathered townspeople. Writs, a Dutch artist known for his architectural drawings and etchings, creates a sense of realism through the precise rendering of the buildings and the surrounding landscape. The title and date "Ruïne van de KERK en het RECHTHUIS te HILVERSUM na den brand 1766," clearly states the subject matter and the historical event depicted. This artwork is a significant record of the town's history and its resilience in the face of adversity.
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