Gezicht op de Admiraliteitswerf en 's Lands Zeemagazijn (Admiraliteitsmagazijn) te Amsterdam c. 1770 - 1805

This etching by Hermanus Petrus Schouten, dated c. 1770-1805, depicts the Amsterdam Admiralty Yard (Admiraliteitswerf) and the "Lands Zeemagazijn", the national naval warehouse. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a detailed view of the shipyard, highlighting the construction of a ship, with workers and tools visible. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and realistic depiction of the shipyard environment offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century shipbuilding practices in Amsterdam. The etching is a testament to Schouten's skill as a draftsman and his interest in capturing the industrial landscape of his time.