Gezicht op het Doopsgezinde Weeshuis te Amsterdam c. 1770 - 1783

"Gezicht van 't Mennoniten-Weeshuys," a 1770 - 1783 etching by Hermanus Petrus Schouten, portrays a detailed view of the Mennonite Orphanage in Amsterdam, showcasing the architectural style and street scene of the city. The artwork features a central canal with boats and a prominent tree framing the building on the left. This print, now located in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the daily life and urban landscape of 18th-century Amsterdam. The artist's meticulous attention to detail captures the building's facade, the canal's reflections, and the subtle shadows cast by the trees. The artwork offers a valuable historical record of the city's architecture and the social institutions that shaped its communities.