Gezicht op de Eerste Sint-Antoniespoort te Amsterdam 1601 - 1652

This anonymous etching, "Gezicht op de Eerste Sint-Antoniespoort te Amsterdam" depicts the First Saint Anthony's Gate in Amsterdam. Created between 1601 and 1652, the artwork highlights the gate's imposing structure with its towers and the bustling activity around it. The scene is dominated by a large gatehouse and boats on the water, giving a glimpse into the life of 17th-century Amsterdam. The detailed architectural rendering showcases the gate's importance as a symbol of the city's strength and prosperity. Now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, the etching is a valuable historical record of Amsterdam's cityscape.