Gezicht op de Catharinakerk en het Koningsplein in Amsterdam, gezien vanaf het dak van de fotograaf 1852 - 1860

"Gezicht op de Catharinakerk en het Koningsplein in Amsterdam, gezien vanaf het dak van de fotograaf" is a calotype photograph by Eduard Isaac Asser that captures a view of the Catharinakerk (Catherine Church) and the Koningsplein (King's Square) in Amsterdam. Taken between 1852 and 1860, the image is notable for its high vantage point, offering a unique perspective of the city's architecture and streets. The soft focus and hazy details of the calotype process create a sense of depth and atmosphere, highlighting the bustling city scene. This photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Asser's pioneering work in the medium of photography and provides a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century Amsterdam.