Hoofdkantoor van de Handel-Maatschappij in Amsterdam c. 1847 - 1863

"Hoofdkantoor van de Handel-Maatschappij in Amsterdam," created by Johannes Hilverdink (1813-1902), is a lithograph depicting the headquarters of the Dutch Trading Company in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a detailed architectural perspective of the building, with its intricate facade and surrounding streetscape. Hilverdink's meticulous approach captures the grandeur of the building and the bustling activity of the city in the mid-19th century. This lithograph exemplifies the 19th-century Dutch artistic style, often focused on representing historical and contemporary scenes with precision and realism. The artwork offers a glimpse into the architectural and urban landscape of Amsterdam during a pivotal period of economic growth and development.