Lijst van de 36 raden van de stad Amsterdam in 1678 by Anonymous

Lijst van de 36 raden van de stad Amsterdam in 1678 1678

anonymous

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

ink paper printed

parchment

old engraving style

golden font

watercolor

This 1678 anonymous engraving, titled "Lijst van de 36 raden van de stad Amsterdam in 1678," depicts a list of the 36 aldermen of Amsterdam in 1678. The artwork is framed by a border of coats of arms and is a testament to the importance of heraldry in the Dutch Republic. The meticulous detail and the organized layout of the work suggest the significance of the document and the power of the Amsterdam city council at the time.