{"product_id":"gezicht-op-de-poort-aan-het-zuiderkerkhof-te-amsterdam-carel-lodewijk-hansen","title":"Gezicht op de poort aan het Zuiderkerkhof te Amsterdam - Carel Lodewijk Hansen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1882 architectural drawing by Carel Lodewijk Hansen, depicting the historic gateway to the Zuiderkerkhof in Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Carel Lodewijk Hansen, dated September 1882, captures a quiet corner of Amsterdam near the Zuiderkerk. The composition focuses on the stone gateway leading into the churchyard, a structure that provides a sense of historical continuity within the urban environment. Hansen employs a precise, controlled line to define the architectural elements, from the ornate archway to the surrounding brickwork. The use of wash creates subtle gradations of tone, suggesting the soft, diffused light typical of a Dutch afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the artist includes small figures engaged in daily activities, such as a person seated near the gate and a small market stall. These details add a human dimension to the architectural study, grounding the scene in the reality of late nineteenth-century Amsterdam. The spire of the Zuiderkerk rises in the background, acting as a vertical anchor for the composition. The drawing reflects the tradition of Dutch topographical art, where artists documented the changing face of the city with careful attention to both structure and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHansen, who was seventeen at the time of this work, demonstrates a clear grasp of perspective and spatial depth. The drawing is executed with a delicate touch, avoiding heavy-handed shading in favour of a balanced, monochromatic palette. It serves as a record of a specific location, preserving the appearance of the Zuiderkerkhof gate before later urban developments altered the area. The work is a fine example of the technical skill expected of young artists training in the Dutch tradition during this period, prioritising clarity and observational accuracy over stylistic flourish.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/ships-in-a-breeze-joseph-mallord-william-turner\" 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;\"\u003eShips in a Breeze - Joseph Mallord William Turner — Joseph Mallord William Turner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/que-viene-el-coco-francisco-de-goya\" 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;\"\u003eQue viene el Coco - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carel Lodewijk Hansen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974952653135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974978834767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974978867535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58974978900303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58974978933071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58974978965839,"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":58974978998607,"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":58974979031375,"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":58974979064143,"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":58974979096911,"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":58974979129679,"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":58974979162447,"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-poort-aan-het-Zuiderkerkhof-te-Amsterdam_Poster_CompositorV1_1790864930829.jpg?v=1790865939","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/gezicht-op-de-poort-aan-het-zuiderkerkhof-te-amsterdam-carel-lodewijk-hansen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}