View of Amsterdam, 1544 (printed c. 1590), Cornelis Anthoniszoon; Printer: Jan Jansz., Dutch, c. 1505¡V1553, 42 ¡Ñ 43 in. (106.68 ¡Ñ 109.22 cm) (overall, approx., if joined), Woodcut with letterpress, Netherlands, 16th century, This woodcut is the first printed map of Amsterdam. The panorama is taken from an imaginary viewpoint high above the harbor. The foreground features the brisk maritime activity that sparked the city¡¦s growth.