Uncover the grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age’s premier monument, the Amsterdam Town Hall, through its words and images. This illuminating book explores how contemporary artists and writers elevated this architectural marvel, drawing parallels with ancient Wonders. Discover how its splendour signified Amsterdam’s power, mirroring magnificent structures like the Louvre and Saint Peter’s. Essential for students of art history, architecture, and European cultural studies, it reveals the agency of monumental buildings in constructing world wonders.