Poort van de Hortus Medicus van Amsterdam 1680 - 1731

Jan Goeree's "Poort van de Hortus Medicus van Amsterdam" (1680-1731) is a detailed engraving depicting the gate of the Hortus Medicus in Amsterdam. The artwork showcases intricate details of the gate's architecture, including its brickwork, ornate carvings, and the inscription "Hortus Medicus," signifying the garden's purpose as a botanical garden for medicinal plants. The composition is balanced by two cherubs above the gate, with two figures standing in the foreground representing the garden's significance in the field of medicine. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating glimpse into the architectural and scientific advancements of 17th-century Amsterdam.