His technique is defined by a meticulous approach to line and light. In works like Interieur met moeder en kinderen, Zeelander moves away from formal studies to capture quiet, domestic moments. He often worked as an engraver, which required a high degree of technical control to translate compositions into print. His pastoral views, such as Landschap met beek, demonstrate his ability to balance structured classical elements with the natural observations of the Dutch countryside.

Modern collectors value Zeelander for his technical precision and the calm atmosphere of his compositions. His drawings of the human form offer a clean, sculptural quality that fits well in modern interiors. The domestic scenes provide a window into nineteenth-century Dutch life without the sentimentality often found in later art. These prints provide historical continuity and formal beauty for a contemporary home.