Koningsbrug in Rotterdam

About this artwork

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Art Historical Context

Visitors to our virtual museum will delight in *Koningsbrug in Rotterdam (1861), a captivating work on paper by Dutch artistijs Willem Gerardus Mich. Measuring 477 mm high by 638 mm wide, this piece captures the iconic King's Bridge in the bustling port city of Rotterdam during a transformative era. Michielsen, active in the mid-19th century, specialized in detailed views, rendering architecture and waterways with precision that reflects the era's growing fascination with topographical accuracy. Created on paper—a medium favored for its portability and affordability in producing prints and dr...