Eerste Regulierspoort te Amsterdam by Simon Frisius, Simon Frisius, circa 1601

Gezicht op de eerste regulierspoort te amsterdam (view of the first regulierspoort in amsterdam). D'oude regulliers poorte t'amsterdam. (title on object). Made by simon frisius in circa 1601. Description: "view of the first regulierspoort in amsterdam. In the foreground, figures perform everyday activities. In the background is the city. This building stood on the site of the current munttoren, was built in 1480-1487 and functioned as a city gate until 1586. In 1618 it burned down. Numbered at the bottom left of the scene: 3. Part of a series of five prints in and near amsterdam. ". Date: circa 1601.