Afbeelding van het Luthersche wees- en oude mannen en vrouwen-huis, op 't Weesper-veld, te Amsterdam 1761 - 1804
hermanusnuman
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"Afbeelding van het Luthersche wees- en oude mannen en vrouwen-huis, op 't Weesper-veld, te Amsterdam" (Image of the Lutheran Orphanage and Old Men and Women's Home, on the Weesper-veld, in Amsterdam), is an 18th-century engraving by Hermanus Numan. It depicts the exterior of the orphanage and home for the elderly located in Amsterdam. The print is a visual record of the building and the surrounding area, offering a glimpse into the architecture and urban landscape of 18th-century Amsterdam. The detailed depiction showcases the building's design and the activity of the people gathered in front of it, highlighting the social and communal aspects of the institution.
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