Koophandel en Zeevaart, decoratie op de Nieuwmarkt, 1795 1795

This 1795 print by A. (II) Schol, "Koophandel en Zeevaart, decoratie op de Nieuwmarkt, 1795", depicts a decorative structure celebrating trade and seafaring on Amsterdam's Nieuwmarkt. The central element is a ship atop a pedestal, while flanking pillars display symbols of commerce and maritime power. The lower portion of the pedestal features a scene of Neptune and Amphitrite with a fleet of ships in the background, underscoring the importance of the sea to the Dutch economy. This intricately detailed engraving highlights the thriving commercial activities that defined Amsterdam's identity in the 18th century.