Gezicht op de Montelbaanstoren en de Oudeschans te Amsterdam, gezien vanaf het Rapenburg 1742 - 1801

This hand-colored etching by Georg Balthasar Probst, created between 1742 and 1801, depicts a view of the Montelbaanstoren and the Oudeschans in Amsterdam, as seen from the Rapenburg canal. The image shows the cityscape with architectural details, including the towering Montelbaanstoren, a prominent landmark in Amsterdam. The water and sky are rendered with delicate washes of color, while the figures in the foreground add a sense of scale and activity to the scene. The inscription at the bottom of the print provides information about the location and perspective of the view. The work reflects the Dutch tradition of cityscape views and contributes to the documentation of urban development in Amsterdam during the 18th century.