Alexander Schaepkens

Alexander Schaepkens was a graphic artist documented as active around 1830, specializing primarily in architectural studies and topographical prints. His documented output focuses almost exclusively on the infrastructure and fortifications of Maastricht.

Fifteen prints by Schaepkens are represented in major museum collections, establishing the historical significance of his detailed observational work. His compositions document specific civic landmarks and military structures, including multiple views of the Bastion Lindenkruis te Maastricht, as well as the important studies Brug over De Jeker in Maastricht and Brusselse Poort te Maastricht. These works serve as significant documentation of the urban landscape of the period.

Key institutional holdings include the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Given the age and nature of the original media, many Alexander Schaepkens prints are accessible today as downloadable artwork, providing detailed views of mid-nineteenth-century Dutch topography. These artifacts are frequently available as high-quality prints through public domain initiatives.