Gezicht op de Ooster Oude Hoofdpoort 1863

"Gezicht op de Ooster Oude Hoofdpoort" (View of the Eastern Old Main Gate) is an 1863 lithograph by an anonymous artist, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The print depicts a bustling scene at the harbor with a prominent gate structure in the foreground. The artist captures the everyday life of 19th century Rotterdam, showcasing the importance of trade and maritime activities. The composition features a mix of sailboats and rowboats, along with a crowd of figures gathered on the dock, while the cityscape stretches out beyond the gate. This lithograph is a valuable historical record of the city and the port of Rotterdam in the mid-19th century.