Straat met uitzicht op de Sint-Joriskerk te Amersfoort 1849 - 1895

Willem Koekkoek rendered "Straat met uitzicht op de Sint-Joriskerk te Amersfoort" as a graphite sketch on laid paper. This architectural study captures a streetscape dominated by linear precision and acute angles. The sketch is bisected, left to right, by a stark contrast: the pristine blankness of the left page versus the network of lines forming the street view on the right. Note how Koekkoek employs hatching and cross-hatching to define forms and create tonal variations, adding depth to the facades. The drawing's strength lies in its structural clarity, emphasizing the geometry of the built environment. Through this formal approach, Koekkoek not only documents a scene but also engages with the semiotics of urban space, creating a dialogue between architectural form and spatial perception.