Het Cellebroedersklooster te Amsterdam, ca. 1544 1760

This 18th-century engraving by an anonymous artist depicts the Cell Brothers' Monastery in Amsterdam, a historic building dating back to 1544. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, presents two views of the monastery. The top section shows an aerial perspective, emphasizing its architectural layout and surrounding landscape, while the bottom section offers a more grounded perspective with figures in the foreground, highlighting the monastery's grandeur and presence within the city. The engraving, created in a realistic style, provides a glimpse into the architectural history of Amsterdam and its religious institutions during this period.