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Amsterdam as it never quite existed: cityscapes free of clutter with completed towers

Amsterdam as it never quite existed: cityscapes free of clutter with completed towers

The exhibition Meesterwerk Amsterdam showcases 17th-century cityscapes of the Dutch capital. These paintings often depicted an idealized version of the city rather than reflecting the historical reality of the era.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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