Nieuwe Jaers Wensch, Gedaen van de Klocke-luyders van de Oude Kerks Tooren, Aen de Burgery van Amsterdam, 1708 1707 - 1708

"Nieuwe Jaers Wensch, Gedaen van de Klocke-lyders van de Oude Kerks Tooren, Aen de Burgery van Amsterdam, 1708" is a 1707-1708 print by an anonymous artist, now held in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a view of the city of Amsterdam as seen from the Oude Kerk, with its famous tower in the center. The text underneath describes the importance of the bell-ringers in the daily life of Amsterdam, providing information about when to rise in the morning, when to leave the city, and when to return. The print is a great example of 18th-century Dutch art, showcasing the importance of civic life and local traditions.