'D' Oude Kerck', in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld 1660 - 1693

"D’ Oude Kerck" is an etching by Carel Allard, a Dutch artist who lived from 1648-1709. This print is one of the plates from a series of prints, “Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld”, which depicts the most important Dutch houses and pleasure gardens. This particular print depicts the Oude Kerk or "Old Church" in Amsterdam, a notable landmark in the city's history and a reminder of the city's development in the 17th century. The etching, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fascinating window into the past, showcasing the grandeur and the architectural details of the Old Church in the 17th century.