Maarten van Rossumhuis en gevel in de Boschstraat te Bommel 1862 - 1867

Isaac Gosschalk created this pencil drawing of the Maarten van Rossumhuis and its facade in the Boschstraat in Bommel. Gosschalk was an architectural draughtsman, and this drawing is more than a simple record of a building; it's a study of architectural and social history. Made in the 19th century Netherlands, this work is emblematic of a time when national identity was being closely examined through its buildings, and in which institutions such as museums and art academies helped define that identity. The detailed facade of the building and its features like the arched windows and stepped gable are rendered with precision. When interpreting this drawing, we might consider the social role of architecture and its representation. How does Gosschalk’s drawing contribute to the understanding and preservation of cultural heritage? Resources in local archives and historical societies would help us better understand the cultural importance of buildings like the Maarten van Rossumhuis, and how that might be expressed through art.