Gezicht op Amsterdam rond 1570, gezien vanaf het galgenveld aan de overkant van het IJ c. 1594 - 1665

"Gezicht op Amsterdam rond 1570, gezien vanaf het galgenveld aan de overkant van het IJ" (View of Amsterdam around 1570, seen from the gallows field across the IJ) is an etching by Dutch artist Cornelis Dircksz. Boissens, dating back to c. 1594 - 1665. The artwork depicts a detailed view of Amsterdam's harbor and city walls from the perspective of the gallows field across the IJ river. It showcases a dynamic scene filled with numerous ships and boats, emphasizing Amsterdam's bustling maritime trade during the Golden Age. Boissens' intricate portrayal of the city's architectural structures, the ships, and the bustling activity on the water provides a glimpse into the life and commerce of the city in the late 16th century.