Pair of Drawings - Dirk Langendijk (1748–1805)

Pen and ink wash,

Troops attacked by soldiers: signed and dated 1788
Council meeting signed and dated 1795

3,000 euros per pair
1,650 euros each

Dirk Langendijk (1748–1805)

was a Dutch engraver and painter renowned for his accurate and dynamic depictions of military scenes.

Originally from Rotterdam, Langendijk specialized in painting battles, military maneuvers, and soldiers during a period marked by profound political and social upheaval in the Netherlands and Europe.

Langendijk learned his craft from Dirck Anthonie Bisschop (1708–1758), a painter of interiors, coats of arms, and carriages.
His work is distinguished by a keen sense of detail, particularly in the rendering of uniforms, troop movements, and horses.

His drawings, often executed in pen and wash, were prized for their realism and documentary rigor.

He also produced several engravings, notably depictions of naval and land battles during the Batavian Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.

Langendijk worked at the intersection of art and history, documenting contemporary events with the eye of a keen observer.

He was highly admired in his day for his depictions of horses in battle, and many contemporary artists copied his work. His works are therefore of both artistic and historical value and are now preserved in many public collections, notably the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.