Tijdvers op de inwijding van de nieuwe Amsterdamse Schouwburg, 1774 1774 - 1775

This etching by Noach van der (II) Meer, titled "Tijdvers op de inwijding van de nieuwe Amsterdamse Schouwburg, 1774," depicts a scene celebrating the opening of a new theater in Amsterdam in 1774. The composition features a central building, likely the theater itself, surrounded by figures in the foreground. The scene is framed by trees, suggesting a festive outdoor celebration. This detailed etching provides a glimpse into the social and cultural life of 18th-century Amsterdam. The print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, measures 264 mm in height and 197 mm in width.