Nicolaas Wicart

Nicolaas Wicart was an artist active during the mid-eighteenth century, documenting topographical views primarily through the medium of drawing. Documented activity dates span from 1748 to 1765.

Wicart specialized in meticulously rendered views of villages and river landscapes. Fifteen of his drawings are represented in major international institutions, confirming the historical and aesthetic value of his output. His extant body of work highlights an interest in precise geographical documentation, focusing on specific locations such as those detailed in the titles Ameide on the River Lek and Tull on the River Waal. Further notable examples include Het dorp Capelle aan de IJssel, Het dorp Driebergen, and Het dorp Drumpt in Gelderland.

The importance of Wicart’s work is established by its inclusion in highly respected global collections. His drawings are held by the Rijksmuseum, the National Gallery of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These historically significant works, many of which are now in the public domain, are often studied and reproduced as high-quality prints, providing insight into mid-eighteenth century landscape documentation.