De Rotterdammer Sloot te Amsterdam, gedempt in 1867 1870 - 1926

"De Rotterdammer Sloot te Amsterdam, gedempt in 1867" is a black and white etching by Willem Wenckebach, depicting a street scene in Amsterdam with a group of men working with baskets and barrels. The work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment in the city's history as a canal is being filled in. Wenckebach's meticulous detail and use of shading bring the scene to life, capturing the atmosphere of the bustling Amsterdam street in the late 19th century. This piece provides a glimpse into the city's development and transformation, as well as the lives of ordinary citizens who worked in and around the canals.