Stage of the Amsterdam Schouwburg on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam

View of the stage of the Amsterdam Schouwburg on the Keizersgracht. In the foreground the coats of arms of the theatre's directors, with the coat of arms of Jan Vos to the right of the center. In reality, these shields were not hung there. 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. Subject category within the Atlas Amsterdam: Costers Academy 1617 - Schouwburg Keizersgracht 1638 a.