Het Cellezustersklooster te Amsterdam, ca. 1544 1760

This print from around 1544, made by an anonymous artist, depicts the Het Cellezustersklooster in Amsterdam. It presents two distinct views stacked vertically, each offering a unique perspective of the cloister. The upper view is framed by a draped cloth, providing an almost theatrical setting. The image within this frame shows a bird's-eye view. Below, the second view presents the cloister at street level, giving a sense of its location within the urban landscape. The use of contrasting perspectives in a single print disrupts traditional spatial representation. It challenges fixed meanings and invites a reimagining of space. The differing viewpoints destabilize a singular, coherent understanding. This interplay prompts a deeper reflection on how we perceive and represent architectural space.