View of the Dam in Amsterdam

Jan Ekels, c. 1750 - c. 1781

This painting gives a lively impression of Amsterdam in the 18th century. At left are the Town Hall (now the Royal Palace) and the Nieuwe Kerk, at right the Waag (weigh house), where some vendors cart off their wares, while others queue up to have theirs weighed. An elegant couple wends its way amidst the bustle; behind them at the left a man has his shoes polished.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-689
  • Dimensionsheight 48 cm x width 62.5 cm, depth 5.2 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • View of the Dam in Amsterdam
    • View of the Dam, Amsterdam

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-689

  • Description

    Gezicht op de Dam te Amsterdam. Links het Stadhuis, daarachter de Nieuwe Kerk, rechts de Waag.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘I. Ekels.’

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Jan Ekels

  • Dating

    c. 1750 - c. 1781

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on panel

  • Dimensions

    • height 48 cm x width 62.5 cm
    • depth 5.2 cm

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Jonkheer J.S.H. van de Poll Bequest, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1880

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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