Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse waldiepers voor het jaar 1845 1844 - 1845

"Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse waldiepers voor het jaar 1845" is a New Year's card created by Dutch artist Jacob Coldewijn in 1844-1845. This black and white print depicts two men working on a canal in Amsterdam, with the city skyline and a bridge in the background. It is an example of a traditional Dutch New Year’s card, which often featured a simple, charming depiction of daily life in the Netherlands. The card is printed with text that expresses good wishes for the new year. This type of card is often referred to as a "waldiepers wens" or "waldiepers wish". The piece is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.