Interieur van de Oosterkerk te Amsterdam by Hermanus Petrus Schouten

Interieur van de Oosterkerk te Amsterdam c. 1770 - 1783

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

pale palette

photo restoration

ink paper printed

parchment

wedding photography

light coloured

old engraving style

old-timey

"Interieur van de Oosterkerk te Amsterdam" is an etching by Hermanus Petrus Schouten, created between 1770 and 1783. It depicts the interior of the Eastern Church in Amsterdam, showcasing the church's grand architecture, including a high vaulted ceiling, arched windows, and a pulpit. Schouten's meticulous detail captures the ornate interior, as well as the congregation gathered within. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the social and religious life of 18th-century Amsterdam.