Weids gezicht op de Nijl

About this artwork

…; bequeathed by François Gérard Waller (1867-1934), Amsterdam, with 37 other drawings, to the museum, 1935

Art Historical Context

**Weids gezicht op deijl** (*Vast View of the Nile*), a delicate pen drawing by Dutch artist Johan Teyler dates to 1679–1683. Measuring just 117 × 234 mm, this work captures an expansive panorama of the Nile River, evoking wonder of Egypt's ancient landscapes through precise, fluid lines. Teyler, active during the Dutch Golden Age, was renowned for his topographical sketches and engravings, often drawing from travels or firsthand observations in the Levant and beyond. Created with pen—likely ink on paper—this medium highlights Teyler's mastery of line work, allowing for sharp contrasts and in...

About the Artist

Johan Teyler · 1648–1697

Johannes (Johan) Teyler (1648–c.1709) was a Dutch Golden Age figure who achieved lasting significance not as a professional artist but as an innovative entrepreneur, mathematician, and promoter of color printmaking. Born in Nijmegen on May 23, 1648, Teyler was educated as a philosopher and mathematician and pursued a career as a military engineer rather than as a painter or printmaker. Nevertheles...