Straatgezicht met toren van de Sint-Jacobskerk 1880 - 1913

Edouard Tyck created this street scene with the tower of the Sint-Jacobskerk using etching techniques. Notice how the composition is structured around a central vanishing point, drawing the eye toward the distant tower. The use of line and shadow creates a powerful sense of depth, pulling us into the narrow street. The buildings to the right are rendered with dense, intricate lines, contrasting with the more open space on the left. This contrast serves to highlight the geometric forms of the architecture, emphasizing their structural qualities. The lone figure in the street adds a human element, but it's the architectural forms that dominate, inviting us to consider how Tyck uses line and perspective to explore the interplay between space, form, and the viewer's perception.