Dirk Verrijk

Dirk Verrijk is an artist documented across a concentrated period of activity, spanning 1744 through 1749. His known output consists primarily of detailed architectural drawings focused on specific urban landmarks and topographical studies of Amsterdam.

The surviving works are characterized by their objective documentation of city architecture, particularly vistas along the Singel canal. Eight drawings are currently represented in major international collections, establishing the historical and museum-quality significance of his output. These include multiple depictions of specific gates, such as Gezicht op de Haarlemmerpoort vanaf het Singel, Gezicht op de Utrechtsepoort vanaf het Singel, and Gezicht op de Weteringpoort vanaf het Singel.

The drawings are held in prominent institutions, including the Rijksmuseum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The preservation of these works confirms Verrijk’s role as a notable draughtsman of the mid-eighteenth century. Today, detailed images of Dirk Verrijk prints and drawings are often found in the public domain, providing researchers with access to historical downloadable artwork.