Jan Bulthuis

Jan Bulthuis was a draftsman active during the late 18th century, with his documented career spanning the period 1760 to 1791. His body of work centers primarily on detailed topographical and architectural studies, focusing on Dutch cityscapes and historically relevant structures. His meticulous approach provided valuable visual documentation of the era.

Fifteen drawings by Bulthuis are represented in museum collections, confirming his importance as a chronicler of urban life and architecture. These works are held in institutions such as the Rijksmuseum. Notable surviving examples demonstrate his focus on specific locations, including the urban views Gemeenlandshuis van Schieland te Rotterdam and Het Prinsenhof te Rotterdam. He also rendered regional landmarks such as Gezicht aan de Zandhoek, buiten Haarlemmerpoort te Amsterdam, alongside historical subject matter like the Slag bij Chatham.

These detailed Jan Bulthuis prints are valued not only for their artistic quality but also for their verifiable historical accuracy. Today, because many 18th-century works have entered the public domain, these high-quality prints of Bulthuis’s drawings remain accessible for study and exhibition.