Gezicht op de binnentuin van het Dolhuis te Amsterdam 1693

This 1693 engraving, by an anonymous artist, depicts the courtyard of the "Dolhuis" or “Krank-Zinnig-Huys,” a mental asylum in Amsterdam. The engraving shows a small courtyard with a statue at its center, surrounded by buildings. The view is likely from the entrance of the courtyard. The text below describes the history of the building and notes that a lottery was held to raise money for the asylum. It also gives credit to Hendrick Pauwels for his donations to the asylum. The engraving offers a glimpse into the architecture and social history of mental healthcare in 17th-century Amsterdam.