Allegorische voorstelling met grenspaal van het Watergraafsmeer 1725

Johann Wilhelm Windter's 1725 etching "Allegorische voorstelling met grenspaal van het Watergraafsmeer" is a detailed and symbolic representation of the Watergraafsmeer. The artwork features an elaborate composition with a central obelisk inscribed with "Het Water-Graafs-Meer," surrounded by figures symbolizing the area's history and natural beauty. The figures, including nymphs and swans, evoke a sense of classical allegory and represent the water's serene qualities. The scene unfolds in a picturesque landscape, reflecting the importance of the Watergraafsmeer, a former lake that now houses a popular park in Amsterdam. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a captivating glimpse into the artistic and cultural landscape of 18th-century Netherlands.