Why it matters
Merchants and townspeople crowd the Dam in Amsterdam, while cargo ships line the Damrak beyond and the tower of the Oude Kerk rises behind. City views are rare in Ruisdael's work.
Did you know?
- Ruisdael painted three versions of this view.
- Sails hang to dry over the railings of the bridge.
- It has been in Rotterdam since 1866.
Based on the Wikipedia article View of the Dam and Damrak at Amsterdam (Boymans van Beuningen) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
