Interieur van de Schouwburg op het Leidseplein, vanaf het toneel gezien 1775

This 1775 etching by Dutch artist Noach van der Meer (II) depicts a detailed view of the interior of the new Amsterdam theater, seen from the stage. The artwork, titled "Interieur van de Schouwburg op het Leidseplein, vanaf het toneel gezien," provides a glimpse into the grandeur of the theatre's design, showcasing its ornate details, multiple levels of seating, and the stage itself. The perspective is unique, offering a view from the performer's perspective, which would have been a common way to present the theatre at the time. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a valuable document of 18th-century theater architecture in the Netherlands.