Gezicht op de Beurs te Rotterdam Possibly 1752 - 1754

This hand-colored etching, "Gezicht op de Beurs te Rotterdam," by Robert Sayer, depicts the Rotterdam Stock Exchange as seen from the Groote Bridge. The view is from the north looking south. Created sometime between 1752 and 1754, the print shows the building's grand facade, the canal, and the bustling activity of the city, including figures and carts moving along the streets and river. Sayer was a prolific printmaker and publisher, known for his urban views and topographical prints. His work is valued for its accuracy and detail, capturing the atmosphere of a bustling city. The print is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.