The famous shopping city of Amstelredam, Cornelis Anthonisz., Circa 1557

A bird's eye view of amsterdam looking south. This is the city before the construction of the semi-circular ring of canals. It is bordered by the ij, the singel in the west, and the kloveniersburgwal/gelderse kade in the east. The waterway in the middle (connecting the dam with the ij) is known as the damrak. Ships were unloaded on the west bank of the damrak, indicated on the map as ‘opt waeter’ (on the water). Woodcut by cornelis anthonisz. Dated 1544. Fourth edition out of a total of six editions. This version is a reprint published by ian iansz. Around 1557. Object Type: print. Date: Circa 1557. Place of creation: Amsterdam. Dimensions: height: 107 cm (42.1 in); width: 109 cm (42.9 in). Medium: woodcut print. Collection: Royal Dutch Antiquarian Society. Cornelis anthonisz vogelvluchtkaart amsterdam