{"product_id":"gezicht-op-de-muiderpoort-jan-spaan","title":"Gezicht op de Muiderpoort - Jan Spaan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1776 topographical drawing by Jan Spaan depicting the Muiderpoort in Amsterdam, featuring a windmill and the city's historic fortifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis topographical drawing by Jan Spaan, dated 1776, captures the outskirts of Amsterdam near the Muiderpoort. The composition features a characteristic Dutch scene, dominated by the presence of a windmill set against a low horizon line. The artist employs a restrained palette, using ink and muted watercolour washes to define the structural elements of the gate and the surrounding fortifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpaan focuses on the architectural and environmental details of the period, providing a record of the city's defensive perimeter. The foreground shows a grassy embankment where a small figure rests, adding a sense of scale to the expansive view. The sky is rendered with light, horizontal strokes, suggesting an overcast day typical of the region. The drawing reflects the 18th-century interest in documenting urban and rural surroundings with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a work of topographical art, the piece prioritises clarity and accuracy. The lines are fine and controlled, allowing for the depiction of the windmill's timber frame and the masonry of the gatehouse. This print offers a glimpse into the historical geography of Amsterdam before the industrial expansion of the following century. The work is part of the Atlas Amsterdam collection, which preserves visual records of the city's development. By maintaining a focus on the interplay between man-made structures and the natural environment, Spaan creates a balanced view that captures the quiet atmosphere of the site.\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=\"\/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=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-de-amstel-gezien-vanaf-het-s-gravelandseveer-gezien-naar-de-munttoren-jan-de-beijer\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op de Amstel gezien vanaf het 's-Gravelandseveer, gezien naar de Munttoren - Jan de Beijer — Jan de Beijer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Spaan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58743292330319,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58743311630671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58743311663439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58743311696207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58743311728975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58743311761743,"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":58743311794511,"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":58743311827279,"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":58743311860047,"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":58743311892815,"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":58743311925583,"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":58743311958351,"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-Muiderpoort_Poster_CompositorV1_1789086837809.jpg?v=1789087929","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/gezicht-op-de-muiderpoort-jan-spaan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}