The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam c. 1675 - 1680
jobandriaenszberckheyde
stadelmuseum
oil, canvas
cityscape photography
urban landscape
woman
baroque
animal
street view
oil
urban cityscape
oil painting
canvas
city scape
child
urban life
painting painterly
14_17th-century
warm toned green
building
digital portrait
Job Andriaensz. Berckheyde's "The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam" (c. 1675-1680) captures the bustling activity of the city's financial hub. The painting depicts the interior courtyard of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, a central gathering place for merchants and investors. Berckheyde skillfully portrays the architecture of the building, with its vaulted arches and intricate details, while also capturing the lively atmosphere of the crowd. The scene, filled with figures engaged in conversation and business transactions, reflects the economic prosperity and dynamism of 17th-century Amsterdam. The artwork, now housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with depicting everyday life and the emerging importance of commerce in society.
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The Amsterdam Stock Exchange was erected between 1608 and 1611 near the dam, directly over the Amstel. Its inner courtyard was surrounded by an elongated gallery. The municipal coat of arms with the three saltires dominates the view of the north facade chosen by Job Berckheyde. Hundreds of merchants carry out their business transactions in the heart of the commercial and financial centre at the midday hour. In front of the exchange, oranges, newspapers and – in the front building at the right – even paintings are offered for sale.
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