Het Sint-Margarethaklooster en de Sint-Pieterskapel te Amsterdam, ca. 1544 1760

This anonymous engraving from 1760 depicts the Sint-Margarethaklooster and the Sint-Pieterskapel in Amsterdam, as they appeared in 1544. The image is an aerial view of the buildings, providing a clear perspective of the layout of the monastery and chapel. It is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the architecture and urban planning of Amsterdam during the 16th century. The engraving is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, a prominent museum dedicated to Dutch art and history.