Nieuwe Korenbeurs Amsterdam, vanaf het water gezien 1770

"Nieuwe Korenbeurs Amsterdam, vanaf het water gezien" is an etching by Willem Writs depicting the Nieuwe Korenbeurs, or New Grain Exchange, in Amsterdam as seen from the water. The etching, dated 1770, depicts the building with a canal in front and several ships in the water. The Nieuwe Korenbeurs was a significant building in Amsterdam, serving as a central marketplace for grains. Writs, known for his architectural views of the city, captures the building in a detailed yet balanced manner, emphasizing the grandeur of the structure and its importance in Amsterdam's commerce. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Amsterdam and its bustling port.