Bird's-eye view of Amsterdam, Cornelis Anthonisz., 1538

Oldest surviving map of amsterdam, showing the city's finished medieval walls, towers and gates. Like in most old maps of amsterdam the city is shown from the ij, so that the view is directed to the south rather than the north. Object Type: painting. Genre: cityscape. Date: 1538. Place of creation: Amsterdam. Dimensions: height: 116 cm (45.6 in); width: 159 cm (62.5 in). Medium: oil on panel. Collection: Amsterdam Museum. Amsterdam in 1538