1765856 The ???olden Bend??in the Herengracht, Amsterdam from the East, 1671-2 (oil on panel) by Berckheyde, Gerrit Adriaensz (1638-98); 42.5 ? 57.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Due to Amsterdam??? explosive population growth, the city experienced several expansions during the 17th century. This painting presents a section of the city??? world-famous ring of canals. The bend in the Herengracht depicted here was the domain of the wealthiest. When Berckheyde painted this sun-drenched city view, several houses had yet to be completed, and there were still vacant lots.); Dutch, out of copyright.