Standbeeld van Laurens Janszoon Coster op de Grote Markt in Haarlem 1859 - 1865

This photograph by Pieter Oosterhuis, taken between 1859 and 1865, depicts the "Standbeeld van Laurens Janszoon Coster" statue on the Grote Markt in Haarlem, Netherlands. The statue, a monument to the inventor of printing, stands prominently in the center of the image. The surrounding buildings and figures, including the people gathered in the square, provide a glimpse into the bustling life of the town. This image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document capturing the urban landscape of 19th-century Haarlem.