Koophandel en Zeevaart, decoratie op de Nieuwmarkt, 1795 1795

This 1795 engraving by Noach van der Meer depicts a decorative monument to trade and navigation in Amsterdam. The piece features a ship perched atop a pedestal with elaborate decorations. These details are typical of Dutch artistic representations of the nation’s prosperity during the Golden Age, a period of maritime dominance and commercial growth. This engraving is a testament to the pride and importance placed upon trade and seafaring within Dutch society.