{"title":"Willem Writs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"magistraat-van-kampen-onderweg-naar-de-keurpredikatie-willem-writs","title":"Magistraat van Kampen onderweg naar de keurpredikatie - Willem Writs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed topographical drawing by Willem Writs depicting a formal civic procession in the Dutch town of Kampen in 1763.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Willem Writs captures a formal procession in the Dutch town of Kampen. The scene depicts the local magistracy making their way to the keurpredikatie, a traditional election sermon. Writs, a draughtsman active in the mid-eighteenth century, demonstrates a precise approach to architectural rendering and civic documentation. The composition is structured around the street leading toward the church tower, with the town hall visible on the right. The figures are arranged in a rhythmic line, their uniform attire suggesting the gravity of the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique employs fine pen lines to define the contours of the gabled houses and the church architecture, while grey wash provides depth and atmospheric perspective. The artist balances the rigid geometry of the buildings with the fluid movement of the crowd. Small details, such as the dogs in the foreground and the individual postures of the onlookers, provide a sense of daily life within the formal civic event. The work functions as a historical record of Kampen's urban fabric and social customs during the 1760s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrits often focused on the documentation of Dutch towns, and this piece is characteristic of his output. The monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus on the structural elements and the narrative of the procession. By avoiding excessive ornamentation, the artist maintains a clear, legible view of the town square. The drawing reflects the period's interest in topographical accuracy, providing a window into the civic life of a Dutch municipality in the eighteenth century. The work is preserved for its clarity and its contribution to our understanding of regional history and urban development in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/constantinople-istanbul-eski-sarayskiy-garden-vasily-polenov\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eConstantinople (Istanbul). Eski Sarayskiy Garden - Vasily Polenov — Vasily Polenov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Willem Writs","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808048419151,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808051073359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808051106127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808051138895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808051171663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808051204431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808051237199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808051269967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808051302735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808051335503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808051368271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808051401039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Magistraat-van-Kampen-onderweg-naar-de-keurpredikatie_Poster_CompositorV1_1789668091173.jpg?v=1789668471"},{"product_id":"gezicht-op-een-dorp-met-op-de-voorgrond-een-ruine-willem-writs","title":"Gezicht op een dorp met op de voorgrond een ruïne - Willem Writs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Willem Writs depicting a rural Dutch village scene, featuring a prominent stone ruin in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Dutch artist Willem Writs captures a quiet, rural scene typical of the eighteenth-century interest in topographical and picturesque subjects. The composition is anchored by a prominent, crumbling stone ruin on the right, which provides a sense of scale and historical weight to the otherwise open, airy environment. Writs employs a delicate, precise line to define the textures of the masonry, contrasting this with the lighter, more sparse treatment of the distant village and the surrounding fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, small figures and livestock are integrated into the scene, adding a sense of human presence and daily activity to the quiet setting. The artist uses varied hatching techniques to suggest depth and shadow, particularly around the base of the ruin and the grassy mound upon which it sits. The village in the background is rendered with minimal detail, allowing the eye to travel across the horizon and appreciate the expansive quality of the Dutch countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrits, who was active in the mid-eighteenth century, worked within a tradition that valued the observation of local architecture and rural life. His approach to etching demonstrates a technical proficiency in managing light and space on a small scale. The print is characterised by its clean, uncluttered composition, which avoids unnecessary ornamentation in favour of a clear, observational focus. This work offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the period, where the juxtaposition of ancient structures and contemporary rural life was a common theme for artists and collectors alike. The print is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, maintaining the fine detail and tonal range of the original etching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Willem Writs","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808074699087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808087511375,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808087544143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808087576911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808087609679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808087642447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808087675215,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808087707983,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808087740751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808087773519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808087806287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808087839055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezicht-op-een-dorp-met-op-de-voorgrond-een-ru-ne_Poster_CompositorV1_1789668567980.jpg?v=1789668854"},{"product_id":"gezichten-op-de-korenbeurs-te-amsterdam-willem-writs","title":"Gezichten op de Korenbeurs te Amsterdam - Willem Writs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching by Willem Writs, featuring two views of the Corn Exchange in Amsterdam from both the street and the canal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Willem Writs presents two distinct views of the Korenbeurs, or Corn Exchange, in Amsterdam. The upper panel depicts the entrance to the exchange, framed by trees and populated with figures in period attire. The architectural structure is rendered with precision, showing the classical influence common in Dutch civic buildings of the eighteenth century. The masts of ships visible in the background suggest the proximity of the harbour, a constant feature of the Amsterdam urban environment during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower panel shifts the perspective to the water, showing the building from the canal side. Here, the focus is on the maritime activity that defined the city. A small boat is moored near the quay, while other vessels navigate the waterway. The composition captures the integration of commerce and transport that characterised the Dutch capital. Writs employs a fine, controlled line to delineate the buildings and the rigging of the ships, demonstrating the technical skill required for architectural printmaking in the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese views offer a record of Amsterdam before the industrial changes of the nineteenth century. The artist focuses on the clarity of form and the orderly arrangement of the city space. The work reflects the interest in topographical documentation that was popular among collectors and cartographers of the era. By presenting two perspectives on a single sheet, the print provides a comprehensive look at the site, balancing the public face of the building with its functional relationship to the canal network. The monochromatic palette and the attention to detail in the architecture and the figures provide a window into the daily life and urban planning of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Willem Writs","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808090624335,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808112185679,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808112218447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808112251215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808112283983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808112316751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808112349519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808112382287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808112415055,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808112447823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808112480591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808112513359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezichten-op-de-Korenbeurs-te-Amsterdam_Poster_CompositorV1_1789668536833.jpg?v=1789669069"},{"product_id":"gezicht-op-de-kerk-en-het-rechthuis-van-hilversum-na-de-brand-van-1766-willem-writs","title":"Gezicht op de kerk en het rechthuis van Hilversum na de brand van 1766 - Willem Writs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1766 etching by Willem Writs documenting the aftermath of the fire in Hilversum, capturing the damaged church and town hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Dutch artist Willem Writs documents the aftermath of a significant fire that occurred in Hilversum on 25 June 1766. The composition provides a clear, objective record of the destruction, focusing on the damaged church and the local town hall. Writs employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of eighteenth-century topographical documentation, ensuring that the architectural details remain legible despite the ruinous state of the structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is populated with figures who appear to be inspecting the wreckage, providing a sense of scale and human reaction to the event. The trees, rendered with fine cross-hatching, frame the central ruins, while the sky is kept relatively simple to avoid distracting from the primary subject. The print serves as a historical record of the event, capturing the specific architectural vernacular of the region during the mid-eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrits was active in the Netherlands during a period when such prints were produced to inform the public about local news and disasters. The work is typical of the era's interest in documenting civic history through graphic media. The etching demonstrates a disciplined approach to perspective and spatial organisation, typical of the Dutch tradition of topographical illustration. The inclusion of the date and descriptive text at the bottom of the plate confirms its function as a commemorative and informative document. This print offers a glimpse into the social and physical recovery of a Dutch village following a major catastrophe, preserved through the meticulous hand of a contemporary observer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Willem Writs","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808111726927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808119656783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808119689551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808119722319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808119755087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808119787855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808119820623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808119853391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808119886159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808119918927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808119951695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808119984463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezicht-op-de-kerk-en-het-rechthuis-van-Hilversum-na-de-brand-van-1766_Poster_CompositorV1_1789668803337.jpg?v=1789669404"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/willem-writs.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}