Gezicht op het Paalhuis te Amsterdam 1663 - 1664

"Gezicht op het Paalhuis te Amsterdam" is an etching by Jacob van Meurs, a Dutch artist active in the mid-17th century. Dated 1663-1664, the artwork depicts a view of the "Paalhuis" (Pile House) in Amsterdam, a building used for customs and tax collection. Van Meurs captures the bustling activity of the city, with numerous figures and boats filling the foreground. The detailed rendering of architecture and the lively atmosphere evoke a sense of the era's urban life in the Dutch Golden Age. This etching is a valuable historical document of Amsterdam's cityscape and its maritime activity.