Jan Dam Steuerwald

Jan Dam Steuerwald was a graphic artist active during the second quarter of the nineteenth century. His documented period of professional activity spans twenty years, dating from 1826 to 1846. Steuerwald specialized in the production of prints, utilizing the medium for documentary, numismatic, and architectural subjects.

Seven of Steuerwald’s prints are preserved in museum collections, confirming the historical importance of his output. These works are represented primarily in the holdings of the Rijksmuseum. His output includes illustrations that reflect contemporary interest in civic organizations and historical artifacts.

Notable works represented in collections include Omslag met serie huizen te Bedfordshire, which details architectural subjects, and works focused on coinage, such as Penning van de Maatschappij tot nut van 't algemeen and Romeinse munten. Other documented pieces relate to the documentation of antique materials, such as Negen rechthoekige gesneden stenen en vier ovale stenen. Today, the body of Jan Dam Steuerwald prints held by major institutions constitutes an important resource, with much of the work being available as high-quality prints within the public domain.