His style focuses on narrative tension and dramatic lighting. In works like Zwaardgevecht tussen twee mannen or Berglandschap met overvallers die reizigers bespieden, he uses ink and wash to create a sense of impending action. Ver Huell favoured historical costumes and rocky terrains. His ability to capture human expression distinguishes his work from more static Dutch genre painting.

Modern collectors value Ver Huell for his storytelling ability and his moody, monochromatic palettes. His sketches of bandits and wanderers possess a cinematic quality that fits well in contemporary interiors. These prints offer a window into nineteenth-century romanticism without the heavy sentimentality found in many oil paintings of the period.