Gezicht over de Waal op Zaltbommel
Valentijn Klotz
1669 - 1716
Medium
pen
Dimensions
420; 215
About this artwork
penseel in grijs, pen in bruin, zwart krijt
Art Historical Context
**Gezicht over de Waal op Zaltbommel** by Valentijn Klotz captures a serene panoramic view across the Waal River toward the Dutch town of Zaltbommel, a quintessential subject in the topographic tradition of the Dutch Golden Age. Dated within Klotz's active period (1669–1716), this drawing reflects the era's fascination with precise landscapes, blending artistic expression with cartographic detail. At 215 × 420 mm, its elongated format emphasizes the expansive river vista, evoking the flat, watery expanses that defined the Netherlands' geography and identity. Klotz employed a mixed-media techn...