Koophandel en Zeevaart, decoratie op de Nieuwmarkt, 1795 1795

This 1795 engraving by A. Verkerk depicts a design for a decorative structure on the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam. The design features a ship, likely a merchant vessel, as the central element, accompanied by two elaborately decorated pillars on either side. The artwork highlights the importance of trade and maritime commerce in 18th-century Dutch society, represented by the ship and the symbolic elements on the pillars. It's a detailed rendering that provides a glimpse into the visual culture and public displays of the time.