A view of the Oude Schans, Amsterdam, from the Scheepjesbrug towards the IJ, with the Montelbaanstoren on the left and the Kikkerbilsluis beyond

Several versions of the present composition are known, among them that, signed and dated 1663, with P. de Boer, Amsterdam, 1981, and that, signed and dated 1687, sold at Sotheby Mak van Waay, Amsterdam, 18 May 1981, lot 83, ill.

See colour illustration