Interieur van de Oude Lutherse Kerk te Amsterdam 1664

This 1664 etching, “Interieur van de Oude Lutherse Kerk te Amsterdam,” by an anonymous artist, is an architectural rendering of the Old Lutheran Church in Amsterdam. The work uses hatching to create depth and detail, showcasing the interior with its elaborate vaulted ceiling and columns. The engraving captures the grand scale of the church interior, which housed Amsterdam’s growing Lutheran community. The print currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the Dutch passion for documentation and its role in showcasing historical architectural styles.