Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1845 1844 - 1845

Jacob Coldewijn’s "Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1845" is a black and white wood engraving depicting a scene from the streets of Amsterdam. The artwork is a New Year's greeting from the Amsterdam Night Watch, featuring a group of figures, with a background scene of the city, including a building with a cupola. Created in 1844-1845, this artwork is a good example of the wood engraving style which was popular at the time, and it is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.