Gezicht op de binnenplaats van het Prinsenhof (Admiraliteitshof) te Amsterdam 1805

Hermanus Petrus Schouten's 1805 etching, "Gezicht op de binnenplaats van het Prinsenhof (Admiraliteitshof) te Amsterdam," depicts a detailed view of the courtyard of the Admiralty building in Amsterdam. This architectural print, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases the building's grandeur and features a bustling scene of daily life in the courtyard. Schouten, a skilled draftsman and engraver, used the technique of etching to create this intricate and historically significant work. The print offers a glimpse into the past, preserving the visual record of a significant Dutch landmark.