Onderste deel van een gezicht op de Waag, te Alkmaar, bestaande uit twee delen c. 1885 - 1900

Wegner and Mottu created this drawing of the Waag in Alkmaar, using a restrained palette and precise linework. The drawing focuses on the upper section of the building, emphasizing its intricate architectural details. The composition is dominated by vertical lines that accentuate the height and complexity of the structure. Notice how the linear precision does more than just depict a building, but it reflects a rigorous, almost scientific approach to observation and representation. This elevation captures the building’s form with an eye for geometric clarity. The interplay between the solid architectural forms and the open, airy elements creates a visual rhythm, moving the eye upward. The drawing invites you to consider how architectural forms embody and communicate cultural values. It reflects an era deeply invested in understanding the world through reason and empirical observation.