'D' Zuyderkerck', in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld 1660 - 1693

This engraving, titled "D' Zuyderkerck", is a part of Carel Allard's "Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld", a series of prints depicting important Dutch houses and gardens. Created between 1660 and 1693, the image showcases the prominent South Church, or Zuiderkerk, in Amsterdam. The detailed depiction highlights the church's architectural features and the surrounding urban landscape. The print, framed with a decorative border, provides a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch life. The artist, Carel Allard, was known for his meticulous depictions of architecture and his use of perspective. This engraving is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY, and is an important example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking.