Gezicht op de binnenplaats van het Lutherse Diaconie Weeshuis te Amsterdam c. 1770 - 1783

"Gezicht op de binnenplaats van het Lutherse Diaconie Weeshuis te Amsterdam" (View of the courtyard of the Lutheran Deaconry Orphanage in Amsterdam), an etching by Hermanus Petrus Schouten, depicts the courtyard of the orphanage in Amsterdam. The piece captures the architecture of the building, emphasizing the symmetry and simplicity of the design. The detailed depiction of the courtyard, with its trees and figures, creates a sense of daily life within the institution. The image provides a glimpse into the history of the Lutheran Deaconry Orphanage in Amsterdam, a significant institution in the city’s past. This etching is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the architectural landscape and social structures of 18th-century Amsterdam.