Johan Martinus Anthon Rieke

Johan Martinus Anthon Rieke is primarily known through his documented activity in 1861, contributing to the topographical documentation of the mid-nineteenth century. While birth and death dates remain unspecified in available metadata, the core of his verifiable career is represented by fifteen detailed drawings currently preserved in institutional collections.

Rieke specialized in exacting urban views, often focusing on key commercial and architectural landmarks in Amsterdam. The known works demonstrate a precise documentary approach characteristic of the period's graphic arts. Notable pieces held in the database include Gezicht op de Haringpakkerij, hoek Martelaarsgracht, Gezicht op de Korenbeurs aan het Damrak, and detailed suburban views such as Gezicht op de Linnaeusstraat, hoek Mauritskade and Gezicht op de Nassaukade.

These fifteen drawings are housed in the permanent collection of the Rijksmuseum, establishing Rieke’s place among artists documenting Dutch metropolitan expansion. Due to the 1861 activity date, the artist’s output is considered historical and often falls into the public domain, making high-quality prints and downloadable artwork available for study. While no Johan Martinus Anthon Rieke paintings are cataloged in these collections, his detailed drawings ensure his representation in the graphic arts history of the Netherlands.