Gezicht op het Mannentuchthuis te Amsterdam 1760 - 1783

This anonymous etching, created between 1760 and 1783, depicts the entrance to the "Mannentuchthuis" or men's house of correction in Amsterdam. It is a detailed view of the building and its surroundings, including the people who passed by the entrance on a daily basis. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily life of 18th-century Amsterdam and sheds light on the city’s architectural and social landscape.