Oosterpoort van het kerkhof van de Amsterdamse Westerkerk 1680 - 1731

This detailed architectural engraving by Dutch artist Jan Goeree, titled "Ooster-poort van ’t Kerkhof" (Eastern Gate of the Cemetery), depicts the entrance to the cemetery of Amsterdam’s Westerkerk. The artwork, created between 1680 and 1731, is a technical drawing showing the gate from various angles. Goeree, known for his architectural renderings, provides a meticulous depiction of the elaborate design, including the gate's arched opening, decorative elements and its integration with the surrounding buildings and landscape. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and offers valuable insights into the architecture of 17th-century Amsterdam.