The Bookshop and Lottery Agency of Jan de Groot in the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam — Isaac Ouwater

Isaac Ouwater. Painted 1779.

A group of men fight to enter the lottery agency. It is the start of the sale of the Generaliteitsloterij (Generality Lottery), forerunner of the still existing Staatslotterij (State Lottery). Hotel guests at either side look on amused, including a Black man (left). His presence was not unusual. More Black people lived in Amsterdam in the late 18th century than in the previous century.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 18th Century, Painting, Main building.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 33.5 × 38.5 cm

Print: 33.5 × 38.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200110487. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.