The Presence of Amsterdam: Views and Maps from the Golden Age
from 19 Oct 2006 at Stadsarchief Amsterdam
· Amsterdam
This exhibition, presented in 2007, examines how Amsterdam was depicted and understood during the Dutch Golden Age through a collection of views and maps. The works on display offer insights into the city's urban development, commercial importance, and cultural significance during this transformative period in European history. The accompanying catalog documents the exhibition's findings and provides scholarly context for understanding these historical representations of one of Europe's most influential cities.
About the venue
Stadsarchief Amsterdam
· Amsterdam
The Amsterdam City Archives preserves documents pertaining to the history of Amsterdam and provides information about the city. With archives covering a shelf-length of about 50 kilometres, the Amsterdam City Archives is the largest municipal archive in the world.