Stadstekenacademie, Amsterdam

[1] Artists such as Cornelis Apostool, Jan Willem Pieneman and Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk were educated at the academy.

[2] The primary intention was not to train students to become artists, but rather to bring youth into contact with art as part of their education.

[2] There was no formal structure to the education, although students were divided into three stages and were required to attend classes twice a week.

[3] The academy organised a yearly drawing competition, awarding the winners gold, silver and bronze medals.

The early history was marked by frequent arguments between members, which led most to abandon the school again.