His artistic work includes animal studies and quiet landscapes. Works such as "Kop van een schaap" show a clear interest in anatomical accuracy. He was a member of a multi-generational family of artists and followed the disciplined style of the Frankfurt school. His etchings of the Main river valley capture the specific light of the German region. He chose a restrained, classical realism over the emotional intensity of the Romantic movement.

Modern collectors often choose his work for its domestic scale and sense of order. The focus on individual subjects, like a walker with a musical instrument or an old woman with a muff, creates an intimate feeling. These prints suit interiors that value historical technique and quiet subjects. His skill in rendering textures like wool or water remains visible in high-quality reproductions.