View of New Amsterdam

Why it's great

This watercolor shows the small Dutch town of New Amsterdam on the tip of Manhattan, with windmills, ships and a fort. It was drawn in 1664, the year the English took it over and renamed it New York.

🏛️ Part of history

The Pilgrims & Colonial America (1607–1700) — This watercolor shows the small Dutch town of New Amsterdam on the tip of Manhattan, with windmills, ships and a fort.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

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About the artist

Johannes Vingboons

1616–1670 · born in Amsterdam

Johannes Vingboons was a Dutch mapmaker and painter born in Amsterdam around 1616. He drew maps and views of the world for the Dutch West India Company, including early views of New Amsterdam, now New York. He lived in Amsterdam and died there around 1670.