Gezicht op de Nieuwmarkt te Amsterdam (rechterdeel) 1710 - 1767

Leonard Schenk's "Gezicht op de Nieuwmarkt te Amsterdam (rechterdeel)" is a detailed etching depicting a view of the New Market in Amsterdam. Completed between 1710 and 1767, the artwork showcases the vibrant life of the market, with people strolling, boats docked along the canal, and a horse-drawn carriage making its way through the scene. The inscription at the top, "VUE DU MARCHE NEUF ET DU POIDS S ANTOINE VERS LA BRASSERIE DU COQ A AMSTERDAM," provides context, revealing the specific location and the era depicted. This etching, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, offers a glimpse into the 18th-century Amsterdam's daily life and bustling urban landscape.