Gezicht op de Montelbaanstoren te Amsterdam 1755 - 1779

"Gezicht op de Montelbaanstoren te Amsterdam," an 18th-century print from the Kaiserlich Franziskische Akademie, offers a picturesque view of Amsterdam's Montelbaanstoren tower. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a classic example of Dutch cityscape art. The viewer is given a perspective from the water, looking towards the tower and the bustling waterfront, with boats and figures adding a sense of life to the scene. This meticulous rendering captures the architectural details and the lively atmosphere of Amsterdam in the 18th century.