Gallery Edition – Maps of Ghent drawn in 1619 by surveyor Jacq. Horenbault Pl.14 by Armand Heins – 44×58 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the realm of early 20th-century fine art, Armand Heins’ “Maps of Ghent drawn in 1619 by surveyor Jacq. Horenbault Pl.14” (1900) assumes a unique position as an exercise in historical reverence and architectural precision. Executed with linear brushwork that oscillates between fluidity and rigidity, the piece distills the essence of its 17th-century antecedent while injecting a contemporary sensibility. The beige, brown, blue, and red palette, though muted, bespeaks a chromatic structure that privileges spatial rhythm over dramatic flourish. Heins’ visual intent is one of measured restraint, conjuring an atmosphere of studious contemplation.When scaled to 44×58 inches, the artwork’s architectural essence comes to the fore, its compositional structure and palette assuming a profound impact on a luxury interior environment. The beige and brown hues, now more pronounced, evoke a sense of material tactility, invit