{"product_id":"plattegrond-van-poort-of-poortgebouw-jan-brandes","title":"Plattegrond van poort of poortgebouw - Jan Brandes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century architectural floor plan by Jan Brandes, featuring precise ink lines and a bold yellow wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis architectural study by Jan Brandes depicts the floor plan of a gate or gatehouse structure. Brandes, a Dutch clergyman and artist who spent significant time in the East Indies, produced a vast collection of drawings documenting his travels, observations, and technical interests. This specific work demonstrates his methodical approach to recording structural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing is executed in pen and ink, with a distinct application of yellow wash to define the walls and structural boundaries. The composition is symmetrical, presenting a mirrored layout that suggests a fortified entrance or a passage. The precision of the lines indicates a focus on clarity and measurement rather than artistic flourish. A small, circular staircase is visible in the lower section of the left-hand structure, providing a sense of scale and functional detail to the otherwise abstract plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrandes often annotated his sketches with measurements or descriptive notes, and this piece retains the character of a working document. The paper shows signs of age, including minor foxing and discolouration, which provides a tangible connection to the eighteenth-century context of its creation. The minimalist aesthetic of the plan, combined with the bold use of yellow pigment, creates a graphic quality that appeals to contemporary sensibilities regarding technical illustration and historical documentation. This print offers a view into the analytical mind of a colonial-era observer, capturing the intersection of engineering and artistic record-keeping. It is a piece suited for those interested in the history of architecture, cartography, or the personal archives of eighteenth-century travellers.\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\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-grecian-lovely-john-william-godward\" 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;\"\u003eA Grecian Lovely - John William Godward — John William Godward\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Brandes","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895042347343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895083864399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58895083897167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58895083929935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58895083962703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58895083995471,"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":58895084028239,"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":58895084061007,"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":58895084093775,"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":58895084126543,"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":58895084159311,"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":58895084192079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plattegrond-van-poort-of-poortgebouw_Poster_CompositorV1_1790454671221.jpg?v=1790458240","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/plattegrond-van-poort-of-poortgebouw-jan-brandes","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}