De oude Jachthaven van den Amstel te Amsteldam 1658

Jacob Esselens's 1658 drawing "De oude Jachthaven van den Amstel te Amsteldam" depicts a serene view of the old hunting harbor of the Amstel River in Amsterdam. The drawing features a windmill as a prominent element in the composition, suggesting the importance of wind power and the rural landscape surrounding the city. Esselens's meticulous depiction of the harbor with its surrounding buildings and landscape demonstrates the artist's dedication to capturing a specific moment in time, offering a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch life and architecture.