Bilder Daniel Stoopendaal (1672–1726) – The Militia House of the Noble Bus and the Noble Crossbow – Copperplate engraving (18th Century)

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This topographical engraving presents two distinct architectural views of communal and civic buildings in Amsterdam, separated by a horizontal line. The upper register depicts the Schutters-Hof van de Edele Bus, the headquarters of the arquebusiers' civic guard, featuring a grand gabled facade with a central clock tower and formal entryway. The lower register illustrates the Waagh (Weigh House) on the left, a sturdy stone structure used for regulating trade, and the Schutters-Hof van de Edele Voetboog (Crossbowmen’s Guard House) on the right. Both scenes are populated with figures in 18th-century attire and horse-drawn sleds, capturing the daily commercial and civic activity of the city. These illustrations provide a precise record of the Dutch Golden Age architecture that defined Amsterdam’s urban landscape.

Daniel Stoopendaal was a prominent Dutch engraver and draughtsman active in Amsterdam and Utrecht during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is best known for his extensive series of topographical views, which documented the estates along the river Vecht and the monumental architecture of major Dutch cities. His engravings are characterized by their clarity, technical precision, and the ability to capture the scale and elegance of Renaissance and Baroque design. Stoopendaal's work was widely published in contemporary atlases and city descriptions, contributing to the international reputation of the Netherlands as a center for sophisticated urban planning and architectural achievement.

Artist or Maker: Daniel Stoopendaal

Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 38 cm

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Date: 18th Century

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