Arkivism
View of the Two Blockhouses in the Amstel
Public domain

View of the Two Blockhouses in the Amstel

Reinier Vinkeles (I) · 1780 - 1795 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

View of the two Blokhuizen in the Amstel outside Amsterdam, built to defend the city after the failed attack by Willem II on Amsterdam on 30 July 1650. After they were completed in 1651, they were already demolished in July 1654.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printfortressBlokhuizen in de AmstelAmstel (rivier)Amsterdam
Credit lineGezicht op de twee Blokhuizen in de Amstel. 1780 - 1795. Reinier Vinkeles (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

The Blockhouses in the Amstel, 1651The Blockhouses in the Amstel, 1651 View of the Two Blokhuizen in the AmstelView of the Two Blokhuizen in the Amstel View of the Second MuiderpoortView of the Second Muiderpoort View of the defensive works of NieuwersluisView of the defensive works of Nieuwersluis City view with the Admiralty Shipyard at AmsterdamCity view with the Admiralty Shipyard at Amsterdam Woman on a Tower near the Ramparts of ZutphenWoman on a Tower near the Ramparts of Zutphen