Gezicht op het Corvershof te Amsterdam c. 1770 - 1783

This print depicts the Corvershof in Amsterdam and was made by Hermanus Petrus Schouten, an artist who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Corvershof was originally a begijnhof or a residence for religious women. Later, it was converted into an old men's home. Schouten's print invites us to consider the social role of such institutions in Dutch society during this period. Amsterdam was a major center of commerce and culture, but it also had a large population of poor and elderly people who relied on charity and public assistance. The Corvershof represents one attempt to address these social needs through institutional care. If we want to understand the history of institutions like the Corvershof, we need to consult a range of sources, including archival documents, historical maps, and other visual materials. By piecing together this evidence, we can gain a deeper understanding of the social and institutional context in which Schouten's print was created.