Gedicht op de Beurs van Hendrik de Keyser 1643

Cornelis Visscher’s 1643 etching *Gedicht op de Beurs van Hendrik de Keyser* is a detailed illustration of a poem in Dutch about the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. The composition is framed by a decorative border with allegorical figures of a man representing the stock exchange and a man representing a merchant. At the top of the composition, a man standing on a globe holds a measuring stick, representing the city of Amsterdam, while a rooster, symbolizing the watchful eye of the city, sits on a globe below. This print is a valuable historical document and an excellent example of the artistic style of Visscher, who was known for his intricate engravings.