Map of Amsterdam, c. 1702 1702 - 1703

aged paper

toned paper

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This anonymous engraving, "Map of Amsterdam" from 1702-1703, depicts the city of Amsterdam with meticulous detail, including its canals, buildings, and fortifications. The map is a testament to the cartographic skills of the period, and its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum collection highlights its significance as a historical artifact. It is an intricate and informative representation of Amsterdam's urban landscape at a pivotal point in its history.