View of the gate of the theatre on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam

View of the gate of the Amsterdam Schouwburg on the Keizersgracht. This city theatre was designed by Jacob van Campen and was built on the site of the Nederduitse Academie of Samuel Coster (at the location of the current Keizersgracht 384). On December 26, 1637, the opening took place. In 1665 the building was extensively renovated and in 1772 it burned down. In the background the bridge between the Huidenstraat and the Runstraat. On the street various figures and carriages. Under the representation the title in Dutch and French. Subject category within the Atlas Amsterdam: Costers Academy 1617 - Schouwburg Keizersgracht 1638 a.